Dental Checks

Yesterday the dentists turned up to Mex-i-Kids and revised the teeth all of the kids who wanted it. It was amazing to see them at work and to see kids who were actually excited about getting their teeth checked.
A record was made for each kid and we took their addresses for follow-up.
There are at least 7 kids who need urgent follow-up. Most of the others had good teeth or it was considered that treatment could wait. The whole check-up was performed by a couple who go to the church and they performed it free of charge! The next stage is to visit the families of the kids who require treatment and check that their parents are happy to go ahead. It gives the team a great opportunity to meet the families and begin to share the gospel with them. Pray for them as that happens. Pray that good links would be established with these families. Some of the kids had no idea of their address of course. One family has just moved into the area. There are 3 kids and their parents hung around for a bit. Perhaps this could be another family that could be reached through the breakfast club outreach. Other kids had no idea of their birthday.

After getting permission from the parents we will get impressions of the kids' teeth and then they will go to the surgery for the treatment. The couple have offered their services free and to pay for everything except crowns which need to be ordered. I was worried when I heard we had to buy 8 crowns when I thought about how much mine cost a few weeks ago but was relieved to hear that the total cost to have all of these kids treated will be about £100 ($200)! What doesn't have a price tag is the eternal benefit as we make contact with the families and as word gets around that the church is concerned for these kids and is prepared to do something to help.