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

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 🦷 ⚡🗽 🌎