Thank you.
I've seen statistics that say about 32% of Canadians have no access to dental insurance, but it's about 50% of low-income Canadians who don't have access to dental care. This is one of the few areas of health care where the effects of poor health are visible. They're on our face. I know it's well documented that dental issues cause pain, but they also cause embarrassment and shame.
With respect to children, is there any connection between poor oral health and facial disfigurements and mental health? Would you recommend that we address that gap in our health care system as a means of dealing with children's mental health issues?