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Sweden – a pocket guide
It may make
economic sense
to see a dentist
once a year. It is
cheaper to repair
small cavities
than large ones.
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appointment if you
find you will be unable
to come, otherwise you
will still have to pay.
This also applies to
children’s dental care.
Dentists are allowed
to set their own prices,
and it is thus worthwhile
to shop around.
All dentists are required
to keep a list of
prices at their office so
you can see what it will
cost for a check-up or
filling.
Other major work, such as crowns and bridges, is covered
by rules differing from those relating to basic dental care.
Always ask your dentist what the proposed work is going
to cost.
Many people feel dental care is expensive. Nevertheless,
it is usually a good idea to get a check-up once a year. If
you wait longer than that, cavities and other problems can
grow much worse and be more expensive to rectify.
Elderly people and the functionally disabled are entitled
to less expensive dental care in some cases.
Functional disabilities
Conditions such as deafness, blindness and physical or
developmental disabilities are referred to as functional
disabilities, funktionshinder, or handicaps, handikapp.
Children with functional disabilities often attend ordinary
pre-schools and schools, and sometimes receive help from
a remedial teacher and a personal assistant. There are spe-
Healthcare
and support