Ontario Works — Dental Coverage ((full))

She nodded, tears prickling—from pain or defeat, she wasn’t sure. On the bus home, she saw a billboard for a private dental clinic: Smile with confidence. Payment plans available.

“The tooth behind it is starting to shift,” the dentist added quietly. “If we pull this one, you might lose the next in five years. Chewing will get harder.” ontario works dental coverage

The clinic was one of three in Hamilton that still accepted OW patients. She’d called 14 others. Not taking new patients. Not taking social assistance. The reimbursement is too low. When she finally got through here, the receptionist’s voice was clipped: “Emergency extractions only. No fillings. No root canals.” She nodded, tears prickling—from pain or defeat, she

“Not anymore, mijo,” she lied.

That night, while Leo slept, she searched online again: “Ontario works dental coverage — adult preventive care.” The page was unchanged. She closed the laptop and touched her swollen cheek. “The tooth behind it is starting to shift,”