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Your first dental appointment in Sweden: what to bring
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Bring photo ID, an up-to-date medication list and details of any allergies or medical conditions. Include your personnummer or coordination number if you have one. Previous records can help, but you do not need a complete file before booking. If you are unsure what to bring, call us and we will help you prepare.
First dental appointment checklist
| What to bring | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Passport, national ID or Swedish ID | Supports correct identification and patient registration. |
| Personnummer or coordination number | Helps with Swedish administration if you have one. |
| Medication list | Some medicines affect bleeding, saliva, healing or dental treatment. |
| Medical and allergy information | Important for safe diagnosis, medication and treatment planning. |
| Previous dental X-rays and records, if available | Can provide useful history, especially after major treatment. |
| Insurance or EHIC information | Relevant if you expect an international, travel or cross-border claim. |
| Referral or previous treatment proposal, if available | Useful for specialist questions or a second opinion. |
Prepare your medical information
Dentistry is part of healthcare, so your general medical history can affect dental decisions. Tell the dentist about prescription medicines, important allergies and relevant conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, immune problems, osteoporosis treatment, pregnancy or previous significant reactions to medication or local anaesthetic.
You do not need to decide yourself what is important. Provide an accurate history and let the clinician assess its relevance.
Bring useful dental history if you have it
Previous information is particularly valuable after dental implants, root canal treatment, crowns, bridges, periodontal treatment, orthodontics or previous oral surgery. If you have an implant card or know the implant system, bring that information too.
Before sending records or X-rays, call the clinic to agree how they should be transferred. Please do not send a full medical file by ordinary email. If records are held by a dentist in another country, see our separate guide on transferring dental records and X-rays to Sweden.
Write down your main concern
A short description of why you are attending helps focus the visit. If you have pain, it is useful to know when it started, what triggers it, whether it wakes you at night, whether there is swelling and whether hot, cold or biting makes it worse.
If you are nervous about the dentist
Tell the clinic before the appointment if you have significant dental anxiety, fear of injections, a strong gag reflex, a previous traumatic dental experience or difficulty lying back. This allows the visit to be planned more appropriately and gives the team a chance to explain each step clearly.
What happens at Gloss & Floss Dental Care®?
At Gloss & Floss Dental Care® in Södermalm, Stockholm, your first appointment focuses on your dental health and main concerns. We explain the findings and costs before you decide on further care. See what happens at a first dental visit for the usual steps.
Urgent problem? Do not postpone necessary care because your paperwork is incomplete. Significant pain, swelling, trauma or rapidly worsening symptoms should be assessed clinically.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a personnummer for my first dental appointment?
Not necessarily. Private clinics can often help patients who do not yet have a Swedish personnummer. Bring valid identification.
Should I bring old dental X-rays?
Yes, if available, particularly if they are recent or relate to previous major treatment.
Do I need my complete medical record?
Usually not. A correct medication list, relevant diagnoses, allergies and important medical history are generally more useful.
Should I bring my EHIC?
If you are temporarily visiting Sweden and EHIC may be relevant to medically necessary care, bring the card or equivalent documentation.
Should I bring my night guard or retainer?
Bring any removable dental appliance relevant to your visit so the dentist can check its fit and condition.
Can I come without previous dental records?
Yes. Previous records can be helpful but are not required before a dentist can examine you.
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Disclaimer
This article provides general preparation guidance from Gloss & Floss Dental Care® in Stockholm. The documents required for an individual appointment can vary depending on the type of care, insurance situation and medical history.
