COMPLICATED dental problems, what are my options, can I keep my teeth?!?

Good dental practices thruout childhood,brushed daily, floss rarely though, at age of 14 started smoking ciggs, developed insane addiction to MT DEW,dabbled in some drug use (weekend recreational f(meth) for approx 1 yr) until became preg at 16. Then again at 18. Wisdom teeth came, to dentist 1st time since 14, was told I had "severe" plaque and I think some pretty major cavities, maybe mild gum disease (cant remember, had bleeding gums then, not now). Wisdom teeth out age 19-20-dry socket, finally healed. About 3 yrs ago went to see dentist for pain again and a "crumbling" tooth in the back. Was told I had severe bone loss d/t periodontal disease,had the teeth (Jaw?)of a 65 year old at 25. Resolved that acute issue and no more dentist. Now-my teeth are loose! (im 28) large gaps between them developing, DEEP pockets in gums, makes it painful to eat. Went to dentist 1week ago, 3 abscess teeth in back ,need root canals if I dont pull them. Intermittent sharp pain to my right side.

COMPLICATED dental problems, what are my options, can I keep my teeth?!?
sounds to me like you have severe periodontal disease. did your dentist reccommend a periodontist? you may need surgury to attach the gums back to your teeth. What happens is that plague builds up under the gum lines and causes the gums to seperate from your teeth, thus causing the pockets. having regular checkups could have prevented this. your only option may be to get a denture, but I would first see a periodontist and find out if with treatment they can help restore your natural teeth. it wont be cheap, as the treatment is very expensive. good luck to you!