Leo stayed in the waiting room, counting ceiling tiles.

You cannot simply walk into any dentist and expect them to bill OW directly like private insurance. There is a process you must follow:

While Ontario Works dental coverage for adults is limited to emergencies, it is a vital safety net for when dental pain becomes unbearable. For parents, the coverage for children through Healthy Smiles Ontario is robust and ensures your kids maintain good oral health.

“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.”

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.

Children of Ontario Works recipients are automatically enrolled in . This program provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services, including: Regular check-ups and cleanings. X-rays, fillings, and extractions. Fluoride treatments and pit/fissure sealants.