If you cannot afford care, even with a payment plan, contact the nearest Social Services Agency to see if you qualify for government-funded dental care. Dental schools where senior dental students provide treatment at a reduced cost may also be an option.
Dental services may seem expensive but in Canada, we don’t have to pay directly when we visit a doctor or hospital, so we may not realize the high cost of providing health services. Overhead costs are high for dentists. They have staff, equipment and other operating costs.
he good news is that you can avoid costly dental treatment by brushing, flossing and visiting your dentist regularly for a dental exam. Regular dental exams cost money, but they are less expensive than fixing serious dental problems that stem from neglect.