Dental care in Sweden
If you work or live in Sweden, you may be entitled to subsidies for dental care. Learn how dental care subsidies work, what costs you may need to pay and how to find a dentist in Sweden.
Dental care subsidies
If you work or live in Sweden, you may be entitled to government support for dental care.
The Swedish dental care subsidy system includes a general dental care allowance, a special dental care allowance and high-cost protection for dental treatment. The subsidies are administered by The Swedish Social Insurance Agency, Försäkringskassan.
In some cases, additional regional support may be available for people with long-term illnesses or disabilities who have a particular need for dental care.
Read about dental care subsidies at Försäkringskassan
Dental treatment and subsidies
Most dentists in Sweden are connected to the national dental care subsidy scheme, whether they work for The Swedish Public Dental Service, Folktandvården, or in private practice.
If you work or live in Sweden, you may be entitled to subsidies for common dental treatments, such as examinations, preventive treatment and fillings. The level of subsidy depends on your age.
Dental clinics set their own prices, so treatment costs can vary. Always ask about the cost before treatment begins.
High-cost protection for dental care
If you have high dental care costs, you may be entitled to support through the Swedish high-cost protection scheme, högkostnadsskydd.
This means that the state covers part of your dental care costs once they exceed a certain amount during a 12-month period.
Your general dental care allowance is deducted before it is calculated whether you qualify for high-cost protection. This means that only the amount you actually pay after the allowance has been deducted counts towards the threshold.
Read about high-cost protection for dental care at Försäkringskassan
Dental care in Sweden when you work in Denmark
You may be entitled to dental care subsidies in Sweden even if you work in Denmark and are covered by Danish social security.
To document your entitlement, you must apply for a certificate of entitlement to medical care from The Swedish Social Insurance Agency, Försäkringskassan. To apply, complete form 5435 and send it to Försäkringskassan.
How to apply
Complete form 5435 and send it to Försäkringskassan.
Please include:
- a copy of your employment contract
- a copy of your latest payslip
- your employer’s contact details
Remember to include your Swedish personal identity number or coordination number on all documents.
Find form 5435 at Försäkringskassan
Find a dentist in Sweden
You can search for public and private dental clinics throughout Sweden on 1177.se.
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