In 2022, Ron Dinsdale went to his dentist for teeth implants when the dentist dropped a small wrench and screw down his throat. Ron began choking and while he was able to retrieve the small screw, he unfortunately swallowed the wrench. The dentist, in response, was seemingly more irritated at Ron for swallowing his tool […]
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Donna Calhoun, Mississippi
When teacher Donna Calhoun bit into an apple and lost a tooth, she did not expect the dental emergency and bureaucratic nightmare that followed. With a Cigna dental PPO plan from her former employer, which she had been paying into for a decade, she expected coverage, but finding an available appointment in-network proved difficult as […]
Martha Moyer, Texas
Martha has not been able to address her oral health issues because she has competing bills to pay. She is insured through Medicare and a pension plan she received through her late husband while he worked as a postal worker. Neither covers dental care. The last time she had dental insurance was when her husband […]
Cheryl Biale, Washington
Cheryl’s oral health quickly began to decline after her job was outsourced when she turned 62 and hasn’t gotten better now that she is retired and covered through Medicare. When her position transitioned to different management, Cheryl’s salary and benefits were cut. Her dental coverage only included cleanings and fillings but because she was working, […]