A complete of 20 beneficiaries obtained new dentures from the GMA Kapuso Foundation.
According to a “24 Oras” report, Wednesday, among the many beneficiaries was Belina Anciano, who has at all times beloved singing. However, she lacked confidence to do it resulting from lacking enamel.
“Minsan pinapakanta ako ng mga kapatid ko. Nako, ayoko, wala akong ngipin,” she stated. “Pangit ng sounds. Pangit talaga. ‘Yung hangin, lumalabas.”
Anciano stated her enamel have been damaged ever since she was younger. She does have dentures, however they’re already broken. She nonetheless makes use of it with the assistance of glue.
Philippine Prosthodontic Society Pres. Dr. Joann Fontanilla Joven, nevertheless, stated this isn’t advisable.
“Anything na adhesive para ipagdikit sa ipin, hindi ‘yan designed sa ating bibig so may mga toxic na chemicals po ‘yan na pwedeng magkaro’n ng epekto sa ating kalusugan,” she stated.
Apart from dentures, the beneficiaries had been additionally given classes on correctly clear them according to Oral Health Month this February.
Anciano is now very happy to point out her smiles and sing her coronary heart out each time she will be able to.
“Nagpapasalamat po ako sa GMA Kapuso Foundation. Ngayon, ‘pag bibili sila, sasabihin ko hindi na ako si Nanay Bungal. May ngipin na ako. Nanay Ganda na,” she stated.
The GMA Kapuso Foundation is accepting donations via financial institution deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank bank card, and Lazada.
For extra info, go to the GMA Kapuso Foundation web site.
—Franchesca Viernes/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
