Editor’s note: the names of those involved in this story have been changed to protect their privacy.

An Aldergrove mother says she is insulted by the provincial government’s handling of a tough situation for her 14-year-old daughter.

The teen, Stephanie, has a 90 to 100 per cent overbite and needs orthodontic treatment with a cost of over $8,000. On top of this, she has other underlying issues that cause her pain and could worsen if they aren’t treated.

The girl’s mother, Sarah, is on income assistance and is unable to pay for Stephanie’s treatment. But when Sarah approached the Ministry of Social Develoment and Poverty Reduction for help paying through a dental supplement, she was denied.

Instead, the ministry recommended alternate options for subsidized treatment or support — includi

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