# Cheaper dentist for young adults (19–28 years) in Norway Are you 19–28 years old? You pay only 25 percent at the public dental health service in Norway. Here's how to get the discount, where it applies, and what it covers. Canonical: https://samfunnprep.no/en/articles/tannlege-unge-voksne-19-28-norge Language: en Publisher: SamfunnPrep Author: Hlib Suslov Published: 2026-07-09T23:07:55.936+00:00 Modified: 2026-10-18T00:18:50.705389+00:00 AI use policy: https://samfunnprep.no/ai-policy.txt ## Key takeaways - 25 percent for 19–28 years Young adults between 19 and 28 years old pay a maximum of 25 percent of the price at the public dental health service. - Public dental service only The discount applies at county municipality dental clinics or private ones with a contract – not at regular private dentists. - Enshrined in law from 2025 The right for the entire 19–28-year-old group was enshrined in law on 1 July 2025 and continues in 2026; until and including 18 years old it is free. Are you between 19 and 28 years old? You pay only 25 percent of the price at the public dental health service in Norway. Adults otherwise pay everything themselves, but this age group gets a fixed discount. Here's how the scheme works. ## Who pays what at the dentist? In Norway, the dentist bill depends on your age: - **Until and including the year you turn 18:** all regular dental treatment is **free** at the public dental health service. - **19 through 28 years old:** you pay **maximum 25 percent** of the public rates. The county municipality covers the rest. - **From 29 years old:** you pay **everything yourself**, unless you have a condition that entitles you to support from Helfo. The discount for young adults is the same throughout the period – a 19-year-old and a 28-year-old pay the same share. Read more about [free dental treatment for children and young people](https://samfunnprep.no/en/articles/tannhelse-barn-gratis-21-ar). ## How to get the discount To get the 25-percent discount, you must go to **the public dental health service**, which the county municipality operates. You cannot go to just any private dentist and get a discount – only public clinics, or private dentists who have a **contract** with the county municipality. Here's what you do: 1. Find a public dental clinic in your county. 2. Book an appointment and tell them you are between 19 and 28 years old. 3. You pay 25 percent of the price after the treatment. The discount applies to regular dental treatment, such as examination, fillings, and cleaning. ## A right that is enshrined in law The right to cheaper dentistry for the entire 19–28-year-old group was **enshrined in law from 1 July 2025**. Previously, the offer for the oldest (25–28 years) depended on annual allocations. Now it is a fixed right. The scheme continues in 2026. Parliament has been concerned that out-of-pocket costs for young adults should not increase. If you want to know exactly what you have to pay, ask at the dental clinic, as the rates are adjusted every year. ## Adults who still get support Although adults over 28 years old generally pay everything themselves, there are exceptions. If you have a condition or illness that is on a special list, **Helfo** can cover parts of the dental treatment. Some groups also get free or cheap dental treatment, such as residents of nursing homes and people in addiction treatment. Ask your dentist if your treatment entitles you to support. ## Take care of your teeth while it's cheap The best way to save money at the dentist is to avoid big problems. Go to the dentist regularly, even when it doesn't hurt – the public dental health service often invites young people for check-ups. Brush your teeth morning and evening with fluoride toothpaste, and drink water instead of soda and juice. Small cavities are cheap to fix; big problems become expensive when you turn 29. ## Why this is worth knowing Many young immigrants and students believe that adults always have to pay full price at the dentist, and therefore put off going. It can become expensive, because small problems grow. With the 25-percent rule, it is much cheaper to take care of your teeth while you are young. Good dental health and how [the health system in Norway](https://samfunnprep.no/en/articles/helsesystem-norge) works are connected. Adults over 28 pay otherwise themselves – read more in the guide about [dentist in Norway](https://samfunnprep.no/en/articles/tannlege-norge). Health and rights are also topics on [the citizenship test](https://samfunnprep.no/en/samfunnskunnskapsproven). On SamfunnPrep you can learn more and practice for free. Ready to practice? [Try SamfunnPrep for free](https://samfunnprep.no/register). ## FAQ ### How much do young adults pay at the dentist in Norway? Are you between 19 and 28 years old? You pay a maximum of 25 percent of the price at the public dental health service. Until and including the year you turn 18, dental treatment is free. From 29 years old, you pay everything yourself. ### Does the discount apply at all dentists? No. The 25-percent discount only applies at the public dental health service, which the county municipality operates, or at private dentists who have a contract with the county municipality. At other private dentists, you pay full price. ### Are 19-year-olds and 28-year-olds treated equally? Yes. The discount is the same throughout the period from 19 through 28 years old. Everyone in this group pays a maximum of 25 percent of the public rates. There is no separate arrangement for 19–20-year-olds. ### When was this scheme enshrined in law? The right to cheaper dental treatment for the entire 19–28-year-old group was enshrined in law from 1 July 2025. The scheme continues in 2026. The rates are adjusted every year, so ask at the dental clinic what you have to pay. ### What does the discount cover? The discount applies to regular dental treatment such as examination, fillings, and cleaning at the public dental health service. You pay 25 percent of the price, and the county municipality covers the rest. ## Sources - [Tannbehandling til unge voksne mellom 19 og 28 år](https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/lov-og-forskrift/tannhelsetjenesteloven/tannbehandling-til-unge-voksne-mellom-19-og-28-ar) - [Lovfesta rett til tannhelsehjelp for personar frå 25 til 28 år](https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/lovfesta-rett-til-tannhelsehjelp-for-personar-fra-25-til-28-ar/id3096419/) - [Endringer i regelverk for tannbehandling fra 1. januar 2026](https://www.tannlegeforeningen.no/arkiv/nyhetsarkiv/nyheter/2026-01-07-endringer-i-regelverk-for-tannbehandling-fra-1.-januar-2026.html) - [Endringer i regelverk og takster fra 1. januar 2026](https://www.helfo.no/nyheter/endringer-i-regelverk-og-takster-fra-1.januar-2026) Citation: Hlib Suslov, "Cheaper dentist for young adults (19–28 years) in Norway", SamfunnPrep, 2026-07-09T23:07:55.936+00:00, https://samfunnprep.no/en/articles/tannlege-unge-voksne-19-28-norge