Miguel and Sonia, a married couple, lived in the New York area for 30 years before moving to Miami. Sonia, an employee at a laundromat, and Miguel, a supervisor, have worked hard their entire lives and raised six successful children. Both rely on Medicare and receive no dental care. When asked if they can afford to pay for routine cleanings, Miguel chuckles ruefully and hangs his head as he says, “muy pobre (too poor).”

Both rely on Medicare and receive no dental care. When asked if they can afford to pay for routine cleanings, Miguel chuckles ruefully and hangs his head as he says, “muy pobre (too poor).”