Dental program expanded for children from low income families
The Ontario government will be expanding its free dental health care service to kids in low income families.
Healthy Smiles Ontario will provide services like free dental checkups, cleanings, x-rays and urgent oral health services for children and youth up to 17-years of age, from low-income households, says Sudbury Liberal MPP Glenn Thibeault,
The program will benefit many patients dentist Dr. Roch St. Aubin sees at the Sudbury Dentist Group.
"There were always some individuals who fell between the cracks," St Aubin said.
"They could not get the care free or subsidized and were having to pay out of their pocket."
Having access to dental care can make a difference for a child's future, added Thibeault.
"It is something thousands of Sudburians use on a regular basis. Being able to expand this program means that more children will get the dental care they need."
The expanded program will enable another 70,000 children in the province to access dental care, he said.
St. Aubin said he feels it's important for kids to get dental care because it helps them thrive in the future.
"Families should make sure they do every thing they can to keep their kids' mouths happy and healthy."
with files from Samantha Lui