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LETTER: Dental costs take a bite out of Saanich resident's budget

Federal government dental plan can't keep pace with rising costs
Karin Hertel
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A woman has her teeth examined. (Black Press Media file photo)

Not so long ago I paid around $130 for teeth cleaning. I am not insured. My last cleaning, six months ago, cost $220. When I was reminded of my upcoming appointment I asked how much it would cost and was told $350.

It seems that since the dental plan was announced by the federal government the price has gone up at a rate that could only be called gouging. ItB次元官网网址檚 shameful and many people will still not be able to afford healthy teeth.

There is no way I could pay $700 a year just for teeth cleaning. Even with the plan, the greater part would have to be covered by me.
ItB次元官网网址檚 time to put a lid on the profit some professions are making.

Karin Hertel

Saanich

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