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Ava-Dot Wishing for a pain-free smile.

$4,750 of $12,000 goal
Given by 41 generous donors in 8 weeks

Ava-Dot wishing for a pain-free smile

Russell, Northland

My name is Ava-Dot Aniva Maddren and I am 14 years old girl.

I have teeth that are in the wrong place and also crammed. I will need to have 4 teeth removed and 2 of my top teeth pulled back so that the two teeth behind can be pulled outward to the same level as the other front ones.

This will fix my teeth and stop the pain I get from the way my teeth are now. I had to wait until all of my baby ones fell out, and then the lady said took photos and said to wish for a smile and next year it might come true. It didn't happen the next year.

My Dad took me to another special dentist last week and he said my teeth are wearing out and I should not be painful when I bite or chew stuff but sometimes really hurts so i don't eat.

He said it will cost $10000 to $12000 to fix and make straighter and in the right place but he will need to take out one tooth from each side and top and bottom. I will need to wear braces after to help push back two teeth and pull forward the back ones!

I did not know you could do that!!!

Dad was sad and said I should have started the last time because the photos this time are badder than the last time. He told the dentist he will try and save the money to start because we need to have the right amount. I know he will try his best.

- Ava-Dot

Shane Maddren's involvement (page creator)

My name is Shane, Dad of Ava-Dot. She is a wonderful young girl, the youngest of 6. She began her journey this year as a High School Boarder due to the distance she has to travel. I support her supporting me and feel blessed.

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All funds raised will go towards the total cost of between $10000 and $12000 taking 3years to complete and 2 years of the Special Dentist meetings/check ups.

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Thankyou thankyou thankyou   23 October 2023

Thank you I am so happy I think my bottom teeth are moving! I have to be careful what I eat and cut food into little bits because I can't chew. My teeth hurt only a little bit so I have to wait for my next meeting for Caleb to move it more. I got a special water flosser to help me keep everything clean. It is really easy and really good. Thank you x

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 02 Oct 2023
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Shane Maddren

Thank you so much for your support.

Shane Maddren
Alok Patel
Alok Patel on 22 Sep 2023
$250
Shane Maddren

Thank you Alok, thank you so much

Shane Maddren
Dianne
Dianne on 22 Sep 2023
$20
Shane Maddren

thank you Diannefor your help I am starting the second part next week

Shane Maddren
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 21 Sep 2023
$100
Shane Maddren

thank you Fletcher and Amy I am doing the second stage next week. I had 4 teeth out and it hurt the same as when I have pain so that was good. Dad wanted to make my teeth to ear rings which was not good. Dad says Hi and thank you

Shane Maddren
Wilf and Liz Eaton
Wilf and Liz Eaton on 18 Sep 2023
$200
Shane Maddren

thank you so much for your help

Shane Maddren

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This campaign started on 3 Sep 2023 and ended on 31 Oct 2023.