A Canadian man who says he needs $14,000 worth of reconstructive dental surgery but can't get the Canadian Health Ministry to pay for it is pleading his case to the legislature, according to a CBC News story.
Dale Regel, of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, had a tumor removed from his jaw last year and needs dental implants as a result. The tumor had pushed five of his teeth out of his lower jaw and he has trouble eating and speaking as a result.
The Health Ministry does cover dental reconstruction after a car accident and is now considering whether it should cover cases like Regel's as well, according to CBC News.
Health Minister Don McMorris said Regel appears to have a very compelling case, the story reported.
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