Cost-cutting at Delta Dental: B.Y.O.B.

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So Delta Dental originally refused to pay for my wisdom teeth removal, somehow suggesting that the experience was recreational and not absolutely completely necessary. My oral surgeon sent Delta x-rays and a narrative explaining that, yes, it was necessary. So Delta finally paid -- but only for the cost of removing the teeth. They didn't cover any anesthesia, which in my case was cheesy, inadequate novocaine because they couldn't find a vein on my zombie-esqe body to use IV sedation. Who knew that in the world of dental insurance we have to bring our own bottles of brandy to surgery to try to numb the pain?

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