Dear Family and Friends, old and new.

It is with great earnest that I, Chas Bennett, impose this plea before you to contemplate. First of all, having never used this format for such an endeavor, I am prayerful that I can use the sufficient words to be most effective in my plight. I have set before me some health related issues. I am in dire need of some extensive oral surgery and will not have enough insurance, or out-of-pocket finances to cover the procedure(s). I have been to several clinics and 1 of them is willing to work with my insurer. The others don't work with them, contrary to their advertised claim, that "you can see any dentist you want." Not true.

So, I am faced with a dilemma that could extend into other areas of health concerns.

For aesthetic reasons, I am trying to avoid the iconic "Hillbilly" featured smile. Mind you, I have nothing against the folk living in hard backwoods of the coal-mines of Virginia, or Kentucky, but sometimes as of late, feel subjected to a miners pension and financial circumstance. And until I get a call back to the mines, I feel a need to stretch out a hand for HELP! As well, for such related purposes, I am trying to avoid further health conditions. As 1 of the concerned dental consultations reminded me, "thoroughly chewed" food gives you optimum nutrition. (as opposed to gulping in hunks). So, I am passing the hat to those of you concerned and are able to drop a few dimes, or whatever besets your precious hearts. And THANK YOU from the bottom of mine.