Did you know that in rural areas of El Salvador 🇸🇻 , a toothache can mean days off work or children missing school? We not only extract teeth and relieve pain, but we also restore dignity, provide rehabilitation and educate people on preventing future dental problems. ⚡🦷 #BitcoinFixesTeeth

Demetria (64) is a homemaker earning a tiny salary washing clothes. Lost all her teeth 30 years ago and has been using a broken + poorly maintained denture the last six years, causing painful ulcers when eating. During her clinical examination, we also found severe bone loss in her maxillas. Thanks to #Bitcoin, Demetria has been rehabilitated with a new set of dentures and can now smile confidently. We continue bringing smiles to 🇸🇻. #BitcoinFixesTeeth 🦷 🦷 ⚡ https://blossom.primal.net/ba684c820ce9a19b1f53a8f5d751225925bcdf64d9fabc334484b7071a011d3a.3gp

Doña Cornelia (80) is affected by rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure and hasn't had a single tooth during 40 years (with no chance to worn dentures). She worked in agriculture all his life and just studied through second grade. Mother of 6 children, currently lives with one of them. Her tiny low income (washing clothes) is used to buy some food which can't chew properly, causing digestive issues. After 4 decades and thanks to Bitcoin, we have honored Cornelia with a full set of dentures, restoring her confidence, dignity, smile + improving her masticatory function 🦷 🇸🇻⚡ https://blossom.primal.net/31e644e1e34db105ddd41f1504a24c38696dea1ccd7fbf910bdd9df867c9e115.3gp

Don Antonio (62) is a construction worker + does other odd jobs to help with family expenses. During his clinical examination, we detected serious periodontal problems (abundant tartar and plaque, widespread chronic infection, bleeding, pain, bone loss and tooth mobility). We performed 14 extractions and treated him with periodontal + antibiotic therapy. After several months of bone healing and gum relief, Bitcoin Smiles restored his smile with a wonderful set of dentures thanks to #BTC. 🦷 🇸🇻 ⚡ https://blossom.primal.net/b07278163f8703cd8cef5bdc643b429b9ae9f06d40c9aa1d611cbef56955dc89.3gp

Don Anselmo (63) has dedicated his entire life to agriculture. Suffers from arthritis, which causes him severe back, shoulder and knee pain. Decades ago, lost his teeth due to widespread chronic periodontitis with severe bone loss. "My teeth just fell out on their own" he says. For years his upper dentures were fractured, causing him even more occlusal problems when chewing. Thanks to Bitcoin, we have rehabilitated Don Anselmo with a full set of dentures, improving his self-esteem, occlusion and oral health. #BitcoinFixesTeeth 🦷 🇸🇻 ⚡ https://blossom.primal.net/c7ad8224d1be59f68750eec8543ee21c043a8e2fa93a224c1d13064185cf8da1.3gp

Margarita (74) lives alone. She had 8 children but most of them have passed away. Few months ago, one of her feet was nearly amputated after it was injured and became infected. She suffers from diabetes and hypertension and refuses medical treatment. She has bruises all over her body. Arthritis aggravates her pain and makes it difficult for her to move. Sadly, also by that time, she fell down to the ground trying to get a mango from a small tree and broke her hip. Currently is recovering from that surgery. She has been toothless for 25 years and although she has a fractured and deteriorating upper denture, never had one in her lower jaw, eating and chewing directly with her gums, which has caused severe bone loss. Now we are proud to provide a new smile to Margarita, helping and improving her oral health and general health, thanks to Bitcoin 🦷 🇸🇻 https://blossom.primal.net/6ef846e6848a0693c3f44d21502abed99c98a0ba5e6f675da96c6db56dbe3aa7.3gp

Candida (60) doesn't have a formal job. She earns her living selling fruit, farming, doing housework and taking care of her tiny home. She has six children and hopes her youngest daughter will succeed in school (who dreams of becoming a nurse). Fifteen years ago, she had a kidney surgery and for 25 years, has been missing almost all of her teeth. Due to limited financial resources, never had access to dental rehabilitation. Thanks to Bitcoin, Candida now is improving her chewing ability and self-esteem + glowing with her new beautiful smile🇸🇻 🦷 ⚡

Doña Rosa (61) sometimes has seasonal work in a groceries store (sometimes don't). Twenty five years ago was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, during which time also lost most of her teeth. At the time she had the chance to get dentures, but they broke easily, leading to many problems with her oral health. Over time, she developed a palatal torus (a bony growth on the palate) that complicates treatment and makes rehabilitation a challenge. But we are prepared for the challenges and after several months of treatment, have proudly recovered and rehabilitated Doña Rosa smile! 🇸🇻 🦷 ⚡ https://blossom.primal.net/e8886a606ffd2750fc69d0328be2a9c7dd3eef37bbfe59ea67008e794f5fb185.3gp

Lorenza "Niña Lencha" (70) hasn't had teeth for 32 years (since 1993). At first, she used dentures that never fit properly and broke. She has significant alveolar bone loss. In addition, she has to deal with severe chronic pain because suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. She takes painkillers and steroids daily for relief and uses a cane + her granddaughter's help to get around. Two years ago, she had surgery on her face due to skin cancer. Despite the adversity, she proudly shows us her new smile, thanks to BTC 🦷 https://blossom.primal.net/3527b4afd69a357eb0b8b6403a47424058f70605497432cd4619e7ae0dfd8fd2.3gp

Coralia (79) is a widow and loss two sons. She has no formal income but try to sell fruits, fried vegetable pastries or firewood. She lives in a public space in a tiny house. She had an abdominal surgery due to an accident and currently is affected for high blood pressure.⚡ Coralia didn't visit a dentist for 40 years. During dental checkup, we have found severe bone loss and a complete denture in poor condition, which made it difficult for her to eat. But Bitcoin fixes teeth and has rehabilitated Coralia with a phenomenal new Bitcoin Smile!

In 2021 Bitcoin Smiles, a crowdfunding campaign organized by @BTCPay Server+ Bitcoin Design + @DienteZonte to provide dental care to the "forgotten people" of 🇸🇻 raised 1.97 BTC. 5 years later (2026) we are excited to share the impact your donations STILL have in bringing smiles with Bitcoin. 🦷 #BitcoinFixesTeeth 🦷

In June 2021, we read a magical tweet that would change the course of our mission in El Salvador. An invitation to the wonderful world of FOSS @BTCPay Server and the power of economic sovereignty (for us or anyone in our community) alongside Bitcoin. @Pavlenex @UNCLE ROCKSTAR 🦷 ⚡🗽 🌎

National TV of Holland NPO Nederlandse Publieke Omroep was following us during several days in our daily mission & on the ground. They show off our initiative, reality & a successful story of rehabilitation with @BitcoinSmiles 🇸🇻. ¡We are so proud! ⚡⚡💛 #BitcoinFixesTeeth @UNCLE ROCKSTAR @EnriqueBerrios @DienteZonte

An update for Nostr about last month… We took a few days off from el Zonte & after visiting Miami conf, we're currently in Panajachel/Guatemala. Atitlan lake is beautiful, but our mission to provide free dental care & deliver confidence and dignity though oral rehabilitation with Bitcoin Smiles is first. On our way⚡ #bitcoin

Besides providing free dental care and rehabilitation to elderly people living in impoverished communities, in 2022 we started a preventive community program. We began working with 67 children between 6-8 years old from Centro Escolar El Zonte, getting free dental check ups, cleanings, resin pit & fissure sealants and emergencies (and will continue providing maintenance). Tomorrow we proudly add 30 more children from a mayan school at Panajachel lake (Guatemala),  kickstarting our Bitcoin Smiles preventive community program in our neighboring countries. Bitcoin fixes teeth! #[0]