Mai, 39 years old, wants the chance to smile fully, speak and eat without embarrassment and pain

Name: Mai 

Age:   39  

Amount needed:      JOD 5,000

Support provided: Placement of six dental implants in the upper jawbone and three in the lower jawbone

MAI’S STORY

Every time that Mai takes a bite of her sandwich, she experiences a moment of fear and heartbreak. Her fragile, spaced-out teeth fall out with every bite, leaving behind a psychological pain before it becomes physical. Since childhood, Mai has suffered from a distinct deformity in her teeth, which grew irregularly, resembling a triangle and protruding excessively. This made eating difficult, speaking a painful challenge and laughing a luxury she dared not indulge in.

It wasn’t just physical pain she suffered, constant bullying was a part of her daily life. She would hide her smile behind her hands, avoid speaking for fear of mispronouncing words, and live in isolation due to her decaying teeth. With every glance in the mirror, she would see a simple dream: to eat without fear, to smile without worry, to live without shame.

Despite her limited financial means, Mai did not lose hope. She saved up all she could to get a few implants done. It was the happiest moment of her life, but it didn’t last long. The treatment soon failed and the suffering returned.

Today, Mai needs radical treatment to restore her self-confidence and grant her most basic rights: to eat without fear, to speak confidently, and to smile with genuine joy. With your support, we can plant a smile in her life forever. Be a reason to end her suffering, and let Mai’s joy be a beacon of goodness that lights your path to the afterlife.