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Good oral health is important throughout life. Your teeth are used every day when you eat, speak and smile. Regular dental care can help you maintain healthy teeth and gums.

Regular dental check-ups

Everyone has different needs when it comes to dental care. Together with your dentist, you decide how often you should come for check-ups. You can choose to receive reminders when it is time for your next visit. If you do, we will send you an appointment letter with the date and time of your visit. Regular check-ups are important because small cavities and other dental problems may not cause pain or symptoms in the early stages. If you brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste every morning and evening and attend regular dental check-ups, problems can often be identified and treated earlier.

Dental care for children and young people

Dental care is free of charge for children and young people up to and including the year they turn 19. It is important that children visit the dentist regularly. The first dental visit usually takes place when a child is 2 to 3 years old. Start brushing your child's teeth as soon as the first teeth appear. Brush twice a day with a small amount of fluoride toothpaste. Baby teeth are temporary, but they still need to be kept healthy and clean. For both children and adults, it is beneficial to allow breaks between meals and drinks. The recommendation is to wait about two hours between eating and drinking occasions.

What does dental care cost?

The cost of dental care varies depending on your treatment needs. After examining your teeth, we can explain:

• What treatment may be needed
• How much the treatment will cost

Dental care is free for children and young people up to and including the year they turn 19.

General Dental Care Benefit

Adults may receive financial support through the General Dental Care Benefit. The benefit is administered through Försäkringskassan and can reduce the cost of dental care. The annual benefit depends on age:

• SEK 600 per year if you are 20 to 23 years old.
• SEK 300 per year if you are 24 to 64 years old.
• SEK 600 per year if you are 65 years or older.

The benefit can be saved for up to two years.

Frisktandvård – dental care at a fixed price

Frisktandvård is an agreement between you and Folktandvården Stockholm that specifies the cost of your dental care. The agreement:

• Is valid for three years.
• Includes check-ups.
• Includes fillings.
• Includes emergency dental care.

You can choose to pay monthly or pay for the entire three-year period at once. Ask us about Frisktandvård at your next visit.

Advice for good oral health

• Brush your teeth thoroughly every morning and evening.
• Use toothpaste that contains fluoride.
• Spit out the toothpaste after brushing but avoid rinsing with water.
• Clean between your teeth every day using dental floss or interdental aids.
• Wait about two hours between meals and drinks.
• Drink water when you are thirsty.
• Avoid tobacco, which can affect your oral health.

Dental care in Sweden

Before your visit

You can book an appointment by phone or through our website. For urgent dental problems, such as toothache, same-day appointments are available. If you are afraid of dental treatment, let us know when booking your appointment. This helps us prepare and support you during your visit. If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, a fee may apply.

SMS reminders

If you provide your mobile phone number, we can send an SMS reminder before your appointment.

During your visit

When you arrive, you check in at the reception desk. You will meet a dentist or dental hygienist who will examine your teeth. X-rays may be taken if needed. You will also be asked questions about your health, such as medical conditions and medications. If extensive dental treatment is needed, more than one visit may be required.

After your visit

We can help you maintain good oral health, but daily oral care at home remains important. Brushing your teeth every morning and evening is an important part of keeping your teeth and gums healthy.

Folktandvården Stockholm in numbers

• About 1.4 million visits each year.
• More than 500,000 patients annually.
• Approximately 80 clinics.
• More than 60 locations across Stockholm County.
• About 70% of all children in the county receive dental care from us.
• More than one-third of adults in the county receive dental care from us.
• Services in general dental care, hospital dental care and specialist dental care.

Our clinics are located throughout Stockholm County, from Norrtälje in the north to Nynäshamn in the south.

Welcome to Folktandvården Stockholm.