Dentist for children · Rotterdam West

Children's dentist in Rotterdam West, a great start for your child

At Tandarts West, your dentist in Rotterdam West, your child is welcome from the very first teeth. We work calmly and playfully on familiarisation, so the dentist becomes a familiar place. Dental care for children under 18 is covered by basic insurance.

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A children's dentist who takes the time

A pleasant experience at the dentist at a young age prevents anxiety later. That is why at Tandarts West, your dentist for children in Rotterdam West, we calmly take our time. We start with familiarisation: your child can sit in the chair, we count the teeth together and show everything. No rushing, no scary words.

Dentist for children in Rotterdam West

We are a family dentist: your child and you can come to the same practice. Families from Delfshaven, Middelland, Nieuwe Westen, Bospolder-Tussendijken and Spangen come here for the children's dentist. Because the place is familiar, every visit becomes easier. Your child is welcomed by children's dentist Fatma Caliskan in Rotterdam West, who has extensive experience with young patients. She also speaks Turkish, handy for families who prefer to talk things over with a Turkish-speaking dentist in Rotterdam.

An anxious child? Step by step

Is your child scared? Then we work at a calm pace: first tell, then show, and only then do it together. By rewarding positively and never forcing anything, your child builds confidence. For a truly anxious child we reduce the fear step by step at the dentist for anxious patients in Rotterdam West. Want to read more about easing anxiety? See also our article on dental anxiety in Rotterdam.

Milk teeth are important

Milk teeth keep the space free for the permanent teeth and are needed to chew well and learn to speak. A cavity in a milk tooth can cause pain and affect the tooth underneath. Good care now lays the foundation for a healthy permanent set of teeth, in line with the brushing guidance from the Dutch Ivoren Kruis and the KNMT. Read more about milk teeth.

Sealing and fluoride

As soon as the first permanent molars come through (around age 6), we can seal the grooves with a thin coating against cavities. With an increased risk we sometimes apply extra fluoride to strengthen the enamel.

The team of Tandarts West, a family dentist and children's dentist in Rotterdam West, ready for children and parents. — Family dentist **Child and parent in one practice** Because your child comes along when you are in for a check-up, the dentist becomes a familiar, ordinary place early on.

Why start early?

3 reasons to bring your child young

A good start pays off for a lifetime.

Familiarisation prevents anxiety

Children who get to know the dentist young and without bad experiences often keep coming back relaxed for the rest of their lives.

Prevent cavities early

With check-ups, sealing and brushing advice we keep the teeth healthy and prevent unpleasant treatments later in life.

Learning good habits

We help your child (and you) with tailored brushing, healthy choices and a steady rhythm of two check-ups a year.

The first visit

How your child's first visit unfolds

Calm, at your child's pace.

Welcome and getting to know us

A little look around, taking a seat and discovering the chair. Your child gets used to the surroundings and the dentist.

Counting teeth

We count the teeth together and look with a little mirror. Everything is first explained and shown.

Brushing advice

We show how best to brush at home, suited to the age, and answer your questions.

Next appointment

We agree on a check-up interval, usually twice a year, so the visit stays familiar.

At home

Brushing and healthy habits at home

With this basis you keep your child's teeth healthy between check-ups.

Brush twice a day

Brush in the morning and before bed with a fluoride toothpaste suited to the age. Help or brush again until your child can do it well alone, usually around age ten.

Watch sugar and snack moments

It is not so much how much, but how often sugar plays a role. Limit the number of sugary snack and drink moments, that makes a big difference for the teeth.

Make it fun

Brush together, use a timer or a song and let your child choose their own toothbrush. Fun makes brushing a natural habit.

Broken milk tooth

Broken milk tooth in Rotterdam West, what now?

Stay calm, it usually turns out fine. Here is how to handle it step by step.

Short answer: Stay calm and call us during opening hours on 010 846 6539, and we can often see your child the same day. Outside opening hours, emergency care runs via the emergency dentist in Rotterdam West (Tandartsenpost010). Keep a broken fragment in some milk or saliva and bring it along.

Stay calm

Reassure your child. The shock is often bigger than the damage, and a calm parent helps your child relax.

Rinse and stop bleeding

Let the mouth rinse with lukewarm water. Press gently with a clean piece of gauze if there is any bleeding.

Keep the fragment

Put a broken piece of tooth in some milk or saliva and bring it along to the appointment.

Call the dentist

Call during opening hours on 010 846 6539. Outside opening hours the emergency dentist (Tandartsenpost010) helps.

Unlike a permanent tooth, a knocked-out milk tooth is not put back. Always have the tooth checked, so we can rule out damage to the permanent tooth underneath. Background at the Ivoren Kruis and the KNMT.

Coverage

What does the dentist for children cost?

For children under 18, basic care is included in basic insurance.

Children under 18

Covered

Via basic insurance

Routine check-up
Fluoride and sealing
Fillings, no excess

Braces (orthodontics)

Separate

Supplementary insurance

Not included in basic insurance
Often partly via a supplementary plan
Check your policy in advance

Ask for advice

Dental care for children under 18 is covered by basic insurance, with no excess. Questions about the coverage? We are happy to help.

Frequently asked questions

Children's dentist · frequently asked questions

From what age can my child visit the dentist?

Feel free to bring your child as soon as the first teeth come through, usually around 1 to 2 years. At first it is mainly about familiarisation: sitting in the chair and counting the teeth. This way the dentist becomes a familiar place.

Is the dentist for children covered?

Yes. Dental care for children under 18 is covered by basic insurance: check-ups, fluoride, fillings and sealing. There is no excess for children. Orthodontics (braces) is usually not included.

My child is scared, what can you do?

We take our time and work step by step: first tell, then show, then do it together. By starting young and rewarding positively, children build confidence. There is also room for anxious children to get used to things calmly.

How do I prepare my child for the first visit?

Talk about it positively and avoid words like 'pain' or 'drill'. Bring a cuddly toy if you like. It helps to bring your child along when you come for your own check-up, so the place is already familiar.

Are milk teeth really important?

Definitely. Milk teeth keep the space free for the permanent teeth and are needed to chew and speak. A cavity can cause pain and affect the permanent tooth. Read more about milk teeth.

My child has broken a milk tooth, what should I do?

Stay calm. Let your child rinse the mouth with lukewarm water and press gently with a clean piece of gauze if there is bleeding. Keep a broken fragment in some milk or saliva and bring it along. Call us during opening hours on 010 846 6539 and we can often see your child the same day. Outside opening hours, emergency care runs via the emergency dentist (Tandartsenpost010). Unlike a permanent tooth, a milk tooth is not put back, but always have the tooth checked to rule out damage to the permanent tooth underneath.

What is sealing?

A thin coating in the grooves of the permanent molars that are hard to clean. It seals them off and reduces the chance of cavities. Painless, without drilling, usually around age 6.

How often should my child come for a check-up?

Usually twice a year, just like adults. With a low risk this can be less often, with a higher risk a bit more often. The dentist tailors it to your child.

Does my child receive fluoride?

When there is an increased risk of cavities we sometimes apply extra fluoride to strengthen the enamel. We also give advice on brushing with fluoride toothpaste, suited to your child's age.

Can my whole family come to Tandarts West?

Yes, we are a family dentist in Rotterdam West: children and parents come to the same practice. Handy for combining appointments. Call 010 846 6539 to register your family.