[beagle3]

net of teeth cleaning, it is included in the $0 basic packages (paid by taxes, so of course you pay for it if you pay taxes. But you get it even if you never worked and are unemployed and never paid taxes. Also, the taxes are independent of any "pre-existing condition" or anything like that).

Dental is not included in the $0 package. A dental package likely includes cleaning, for less than $1000 a year, yes.

[astrodust]

Some provinces have emergency dental care for minors covered under their health plans, which is a nice thing, too. A root canal can be an expensive procedure.