Healthcare in Finland is public and free, similar to Canada, and overall we've had a good experience with them. Generally when you have an appointment, you pay a flat "appointment fee", which is usually around 22 euros ($30) and everything else is covered by the government.
The dentalcare in Finland is quite similar, actually, as most employers do not have a specific benefits package. Finland does offer a private care, for those who choose to do so, but of course you would be paying more money.
A couple of weeks ago, I had an appointment for a suspected cavity. It turned out to be nothing, as apparently I have recently begun grinding my teeth due to stress in my sleep. However, I got my bill this week and wanted to share with you the results.
Unlike the healthcare, which is a flat fee, you pay at the dentist for the services that are rendered. But it's awesome how cheap it is.
To inspect my teeth, they charged me 9,60 euros. For an x-ray, they charged me 6,20. And for other expenses, they charged me 6,20. For a grand total of 22,00 ($30). Now imagine how much it would have cost for a dentist and a dental hygienist to inspect my teeth and x-ray my teeth and discuss a course of action if I were in Canada...
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