Vanessa has the kind of smile that lights up a room. But those perfect teeth, and the joy behind them, once seemed out of reach.
“I never thought I’d be able to have teeth,” she said, fighting back tears. “I thought I would never smile again.”
Remember: The person with lived experience is the expert on what they need. Get consent before taking action.
If you are approached by, or come across someone who might need help, ask them how they are, what they need and be sure to listen. If you feel comfortable, you can say something like:
“How are you?” I “What do you need?” I “I have an extra water bottle. Would you like it?”
