Migrant worker loses two front teeth in crane accident, donations for restoration ongoing

Singapore ― A Singapore-based non-profit organisation appealed online for donations for a migrant worker’s dental care after he lost his two front teeth in a crane accident.

“Can you help this young migrant worker get dental care so he can chew his food again?” wrote ItsRainingRaincoats (IRR) on Facebook on Wednesday (Sept 29).

IRR is an initiative for the benefit of migrant workers. The page details note, “We aim to improve the lives of migrant workers in Singapore and build bridges to strengthen their integration into our broader community.

The group shared that a leading dental group in Singapore had already assessed the migrant worker’s condition.

“They have very kindly agreed to help him on a highly subsidised basis, but extensive work is needed,” the post noted.

The worker had lost two of his front teeth in a crane accident sometime in 2013 and 2014 and received treatment or replacement through a removable denture.

However, his ability to chew all this while has been greatly reduced, and now his denture is broke, said IRR.

The dentist had proposed a four-unit fixed bridge for the worker, costing about S$1,000.

“If you are able to help this worker chew his food properly for the first time in a long time, please (send a) private message on our page and title the message’ dental help,'” said IRR.

The organisation highlighted that they have many other workers needing urgent dental help and could use additional donations.

Earlier this year, IRR launched an initiative inviting around 620 migrant workers to enjoy a day trip to the Singapore Flyer and the Time Capsule.

The kind gesture was also made possible through the financial assistance of Singaporeans who donated their SG Rediscover vouchers or sponsored the trip. /TISG

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