{"id":1678,"date":"2026-09-11T16:47:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T14:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/tandvard\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T23:31:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T21:31:55","slug":"dental-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/dental-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you need financial support for dental care?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section section_has_divider et_pb_bottom_divider\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--luxnee4t1g preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--nested--cr632qvi7j\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Do you need financial support for dental care?<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--rofsv03s8m\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>You may be able to get financial support from FVO for dental care that you\u2019re struggling to afford.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\" id=\"aktuellt\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_grid_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--21rburtgtn\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">How government support for dental care works<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--fmbnbj1gh8\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>There is government support available to help reduce the cost of dental care. How much you pay depends on factors such as your age, the treatment you need and how much your dentist charges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tandvard-ekonomiskt-stod.jpg\" alt=\"Tandv\u00e5rd - ekonomiskt st\u00f6d\" width=\"795\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tandvard-ekonomiskt-stod.jpg 795w, https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tandvard-ekonomiskt-stod-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 795px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1326\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_grid_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module content preset--group--divi-blurb--divi-font--hm5q2bb--xeg0gjtfla preset--group--divi-blurb--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--fmbnbj1gh8\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Dental care allowance<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>As an adult, you receive a government dental care allowance that you can use to pay for part of your dental treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module content preset--group--divi-blurb--divi-font--hm5q2bb--xeg0gjtfla preset--group--divi-blurb--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--fmbnbj1gh8\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">High-cost protection<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>If you need more expensive treatment, the high-cost protection scheme may cover part of the cost.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_flex_module content preset--group--divi-blurb--divi-font--hm5q2bb--xeg0gjtfla preset--group--divi-blurb--divi-font-body--h19rs5u--fmbnbj1gh8\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Different prices<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Dentists set their own prices, so costs can vary. It\u2019s a good idea to compare prices before choosing a dental clinic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\" id=\"aktuellt\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--21rburtgtn\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">How to apply for support from FVO<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module content preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--fmbnbj1gh8\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Start by booking a dental check-up. If you need treatment, ask your dentist for a cost estimate.<\/p>\n<p>You can then apply for financial support from FVO to cover the cost of the proposed treatment.<strong>Remember to include the cost estimate with your application.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--xeg0gjtfla\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Do you receive social assistance?<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module content preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--fmbnbj1gh8\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>First, talk to your social worker about what support you can get for dental care. If you apply for support from FVO, you and your social worker will also need to complete and sign our separate dental care form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--h1c8vfa--izxl425f1j_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--h1c8vfa--izxl425f1j\" href=\"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/infor-ansokan-stiftelsemedel-tandvard.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-content\">Download the form<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--xeg0gjtfla\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Learn more about dental care support<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module content preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--fmbnbj1gh8\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Want to know more about the rules and financial support available for dental care? Here\u2019s where you can find up-to-date information:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-top: 10px;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1177.se\/sa-fungerar-varden\/kostnader-och-ersattningar\/kostnader-och-ersattningar-inom-tandvard\/tandvard-nar-du-ar-over-23-ar---statligt-tandvardsstod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1177<\/a> \u2013 information about government dental care support and what applies to different age groups<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forsakringskassan.se\/privatperson\/tandvard\/missa-inte-ditt-tandvardsbidrag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swedish Social Insurance Agency<\/a> \u2013 information about dental care allowances and high-cost protection<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tandpriskollen.se\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tandpriskollen<\/a> \u2013 compare prices at different dental clinics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--sy5v7r0arr preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--nested--21rburtgtn\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Ready to apply?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--hoqhu58fzg\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Once you\u2019ve received a cost estimate from your dentist, you can apply for financial support from FVO. Remember to include the cost estimate with your application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--h1c8vfa--izxl425f1j_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--h1c8vfa--izxl425f1j\" href=\"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/apply\/\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-content\">Apply now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1678","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1678","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1678"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1678\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1681,"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1678\/revisions\/1681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}