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Tiotandvården – How the new dental care support works 2026

What is tiotandvården?

Pie chart showing the dental care reform: a small orange part of 10% (the patient's cost) and a large brown part of 90% (the state pays the remaining part of the dental treatment).

The tiotandvården is a reinforced high-cost protection for dental care for older patients. The name comes from the fact that those of you covered by the reform only pay approximately 10 percent of the reference price for the treatments included. The remaining 90 percent is paid by the state.

The purpose of the tiotandvården is to make it easier for older people to afford necessary dental care, increase the possibility of regular check-ups, and reduce the risk of waiting too long for treatments due to the cost.

The reform is part of a larger dental care regime for the elderly, where dental care protection should resemble what already exists in other healthcare services.

Who is covered by the tiotandvården?

The tiotandvården applies to you who; turn 67 years or older during the year the reform is introduced (2026), or have already turned 67 years (in 2026). Thus, it is the age that governs, not whether you are retired or still working.

As a rule, you need to; be registered in the Swedish population register and go to a dental clinic that is affiliated with the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan). Luxadent is affiliated, which means that you can use thetiotandvården with us according to the rules that apply to the support.

What is included in the tiotandvården?

Restorative Dentistry

(Included ✔)

Preventive Dentistry

(Not included ✖)

What is included in the high-cost protection is restorative dentistry and not preventive dentistry. That is to say, the dental care primarily covers necessary and therapeutic dental care, for example:

fillings of teeth
root canals
treatment for toothache or infection
certain prosthetic procedures, such as crowns, bridges, and dentures when they are needed for medical reasons

It is not only treatments that determine whether the dental care is to be included or not, but also which teeth are involved.

The teeth that are included:

The ten-tooth care covers teeth 5–5, which means the incisors and canines as well as the two premolars on each side. This applies to both the upper and lower jaw. Thus, the ten front teeth in each jaw.

Treatments concerning the back teeth are not covered by the dental care reform and are therefore paid for as regular dental care.

Illustration of two open mouths. The left one shows the front teeth (teeth 1–5) covered by the reform, marked in white. The right one shows back teeth (teeth 6–8) not covered by the reform.

What is not included in tiotandvården?

Not all dental care will be covered by the ten-kronor dental care. What is not included in the high-cost protection is certain preventive dental care, such as, among other things:

examinations and, for example, tartar removal (not directly covered)
more cosmetically oriented wishes, such as special materials or aesthetic solutions, are normally not included

For such visits, you can still use the regular general dental care grant (ATB) and other parts of the dental care support.

At Luxadent, we help you review which part of your treatment is covered by the ten-kronor dental care and what goes through the ten-kronor dental care, the regular high-cost protection, dental care grants, or self-payment.

This is how tiotandvården relates to other dental care support

Now with the ten-dental care, it becomes easier and safer to plan your dental care financially, but it is good to know how the different supports interact. Your general dental care allowance (ATB) works just as before and can be used for examinations and preventive care; i.e. things that are not covered by the ten-dental care. If you are entitled to a special dental care allowance (STB), it is also increased from 600 to 1,000 SEK per half-year, giving you even better support for examinations and preventive measures.

For treatments that are not included in the ten-dental care, for example on teeth further back in the mouth or for examinations and X-rays, the old high-cost protection still applies. This means that you pay the first 3,000 SEK yourself, then 50% of costs over 3,000 SEK and 15% of everything over 15,000 SEK.

At Luxadent, we help you use your support in the best way. An example: If you come to us for an examination and a filling on a front tooth, you can use your ATB for the examination and the ten-dental care for the filling. If you also need treatment on a molar further back, the old high-cost protection may become applicable there. We always review what support you are entitled to, how they can be combined and what your own cost will be so that you can feel completely secure with both treatment and finance.

Tiotandvården at Luxadent – Malmö, Helsingborg and Ystad

Luxadent can be found in Malmö, Helsingborg, and Ystad. We offer modern dental care with a focus on safety, quality, and a friendly approach.

If you are 67 years or older, you are welcome to visit us to receive information about the "tiotandvården" (ten dental care system). Here is how it works:

First visit and examination
We examine your oral health, talk about past experiences, and listen to your wishes. You will also receive information about dental care regulations for 67 plus
We explain in a simple way how the "tiotandvården" works for you, which treatments are included, and what it might mean for your personal finances.
Clear treatment plan
You will receive a plan showing:
- which treatments we recommend
- how they can be spread over time
- approximate out-of-pocket cost after the "tiotandvården" and other supports

At every visit to Luxadent, we always go through what support you are entitled to, and how we can plan your treatment so that you get the most out of your support. You will always get what your out-of-pocket cost will be before we start

Luxadent can be found in Malmö, Helsingborg, and Ystad. We offer modern dental care with a focus on safety, quality, and a friendly approach.

If you are 67 years or older, you are welcome to visit us to receive information about the "tiotandvården" (ten dental care system). Here is how it works:

First visit and examination
We examine your oral health, talk about past experiences, and listen to your wishes. You will also receive information about dental care regulations for 67 plus
We explain in a simple way how the "tiotandvården" works for you, which treatments are included, and what it might mean for your personal finances.
Clear treatment plan
You will receive a plan showing:
- which treatments we recommend
- how they can be spread over time
- approximate out-of-pocket cost after the "tiotandvården" and other supports

Step-by-step guide: book a basic examination, first visit, and individual treatment plan with a dentist.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the tiotandvården start to apply?

The reform has been introduced on 1 January 2026, i.e. it applies right now.

Do I have to change dentists to get tiotandvård?

No, but you need to go to a clinic that is affiliated with the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan). Luxadent is affiliated.

Does the tiotandvården apply to all types of aesthetic dentistry?

No. Cosmetic requests that are not medically motivated are normally not covered. You pay for those parts yourself, but we always make a clear breakdown so you know what is and is not included.

Can I combine the ten-dental care with other support?

Yes. The tiotandvården interacts with, for example, the general dental care allowance and the usual high-cost protection. We will help you use the right support at the right time.