Visit the dentist in Amsterdam every six months for periodic dental check-ups. During this dental check-up, the dentist will examine your teeth, molars, and gums. That way, he can treat any dental problems at an early stage. In addition, the dentist will discuss your general dental health. Some dental practices offer the option of combining your periodic dental check-up with an appointment with the oral hygienist for optimal treatment.
‘I have my teeth, molars, and gums checked by the dentist and then cleaned and polished by the oral hygienist every six months. This combination suits me really well.’
During the periodic check-up, the dentist examines your teeth, molars, and gums. Dental problems are thus identified at an early stage and are easier to treat. The dentist examines the condition of your teeth and checks for cavities.
If the dentist identifies a problem he cannot treat immediately because it is more complex, he makes a follow-up appointment. In most cases, your complaint is treated by your own dentist during this appointment. Sometimes it is necessary for you to be referred to another specialist at the dental practice.
Make an appointment for a periodic dental check-up
You can prevent many dental problems with correct oral hygiene. There are also an increasing number of dental practices that focus on preventative oral care and offer combined appointments. By making an appointment with the oral hygienist at the same time, you get the most out of your periodic check-up. During this combined check-up, your teeth are thoroughly cleaned by the oral hygienist or assistant and the dentist carries out a dental check-up. See which dental practices in Amsterdam offer this combined appointment.
You can ensure healthy teeth through consistent maintenance of your teeth, molars, and gums. Keep your teeth in good condition with the following tips:
The task of the oral hygienist and the assistant is to help prevent problems with your teeth and to preserve your dental health. To prevent abnormalities of your teeth, molars, and gums, they are thoroughly cleaned. Deposits, tartar, and plaque are carefully removed. The oral hygienist polishes your teeth and molars to ensure optimal protection of your teeth.
In addition, you also get advice on how to clean your teeth as well as possible. We explain how conditions and cavities develop. By following the tips for daily oral hygiene, you ensure the best oral health.
Charges for periodic dental check-ups are determined nationally by the Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa). The same charges thus apply at all dentists in Amsterdam. You can find the prices for periodic check-ups below. It is however important to bear in mind that the cost of your treatment may differ.
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Diagnostic examination |
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Periodic check-up (C11) (C11) |
€ 21,00 |
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Problem-related consultation (C13) |
€ 21,00 |
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Preventative oral care |
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Preventative advice and/or instruction, per five minutes (M01) |
€ 12,39 |
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Consultation for preventative assessment, per 5 min (M02) |
€ 12,39 |
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Teeth cleaning, per 5 min (M03) |
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Fluoride treatment, method I (M10) |
€ 27,63 |
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Fluoride treatment, method II (M20) |
€ 22,10 |
For patients under the age of 18, the costs for periodic check-ups are covered by the health insurer’s basic insurance policy. If you are 18 years or older, it varies from one insurer to another as to whether check-ups are covered by basic insurance. Simply check with your insurance provider what applies to you.
A six-monthly check-up by the dentist takes 10 minutes on average. During these 10 minutes, the dentist checks your teeth, molars, and gums. If you opt for a combined appointment with the oral hygienist, the consultation will take longer. After your check-up by the dentist, it will take another 20 minutes for the oral hygienist to clean and polish your teeth.
It is not mandatory to visit the dentist every six months. You can also make an appointment if you experience symptoms. The latter is ill advised, because by then, problems are already at an advanced stage. Treatment will thus be far more difficult.
No, in most cases, a periodic appointment involves no more than the check-up and cleaning of your teeth. Your gums may be a little sensitive after cleaning, but this feeling will disappear the same day.
Make an appointment with a dentist in Amsterdam for a periodic dental check-up. View the following dental practices and find the one closest to you.