What are the poor people doing...?

I have a very good dentist (see here) but I've seen him 3 times in the last fortnight. The last time today...and my teeth feel great.
Now we are fortunate to have Extras Cover (at a cost) and I've still shelled out over $1000 excess in this short space of time.
It is (of course) worth it...but what do the poor people do?