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LETTER: Dental costs put strain on those on assistance

Those on assistance face challenges paying for needed dental work, says letter writer
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GuelphToday received the following letter from Justin Staines about the challenges of paying for needed dental work that is not covered by governement assistance programs.

Good evening

I would like to right a letter to the Premier of Ontario about how much money i spend on a dental cost that are not covered by ODSP or Ontario Works.

Dental costs should be covered from the government who need it the most. We shouldn't be spending our own money for dental costs, including seniors and anyone else that cant afford it.

For a example, I paid $4,000 dollars this past year on dental treatment. This is not ok. I am asking you premier,  please consider looking into this when your able to. The people of Ontario come first to ask for assistance about dental care cost.

Justin Staines, Guelph