Dentist From Brazil Travels The World To Treat Poor People For Free

A dentist from Brazil, Felipe Rossi, founded Por1sorriso NGO back in 2016 with the aim to restore the teeth of people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds for free.

Felipe's work is not focused just in Brazil, as his goal is to help as many people as possible who are most in need. His endeavour has taken him to places as far as Mozambique and Kenya. He mainly operates in undeveloped countries where he does not charge anything for the medical care he provides.

One of the many patients he has treated, Terri Rimmer, had to face difficulties living and enjoying her life prior to receiving surgery. For example, it had been particularly embarrassing for her to take a picture of herself in public as everyone would stare at her smile, making her feel uncomfortable.

Also, missing teeth was impeding Terri from eating a variety of foods. She was unable, for example, to consume cherries and salads. The severity of her condition forced her to remove all of her teeth and replace them with implanted bones from a corpse. Luckily, the surgery was successful, and she is now able to enjoy everyday activities.

The surgery was challenging and recovery lasted for several months. The pain induced from the transplants and screws was particularly hard to manage as the medication she took led to an upset stomach. But now Terri can enjoy a normal life without being discriminated against.

Avoiding caring for our oral hygiene can have a detrimental effect both in our physical and psychological well-being. Below, we see pictures of some of the remarkable work that Rossi has done that helped people get their lives back.

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