A person on Medicaid and disability says one dentist recommended a few covered fillings, but Aspen Dental later proposed about $12,000 in treatment, including four crowns and gingivitis care. The Reddit poster said they could not afford the plan.
The poster said limited Medicaid options in their area led them to the first dentist; they visited Aspen for wisdom-tooth removal. According to the poster, Aspen staff also recommended a special paste as a way to reverse early cavities.
Commenters suggested asking the Medicaid-accepting dentist about covered work and checking whether the extraction might qualify as medically necessary for insurance coverage. One Reddit commenter, citing a wife who had overseen Aspen dental hygiene in three states, alleged the chain pushed as much work as possible. The article notes that such anecdotes do not independently prove wrongdoing.
