Ortho Karel

About Ortho Karel

Ortho Karel is an orthodontic practice on Karel du Jardinstraat in Amsterdam. The practice provides orthodontic care and creates a personal treatment plan for clients.

Treatment

An orthodontic treatment course starts with an initial consultation and a thorough examination. The orthodontist then discusses the treatment plan, carries out the treatment and fits retainers to maintain the result.

• Initial consultation
• Thorough examination
• Treatment plan discussion
• Treatment
• Retention

Braces

The practice uses different types of braces to improve the position of the teeth and jaws. Which brace is suitable depends on the teeth and, where relevant, the child’s growth.

• Removable plate brace (bite plate or expansion plate)
• Functional appliance (activator)
• Expansion appliance (Hyrax)
• Hinged appliance (Herbst)
• Headgear (cervical headgear)
• Fixed braces (braces with brackets)
• Aligners (clear braces/Invisalign)
• Retainers (retention wire)
• Night retainer (Orthodontic Invisible Retainer)

Who it is for

You can register yourself or your child. The practice matches the choice of brace to the teeth and, where relevant, the child’s growth.

• Children

Costs and reimbursement

Current rates can be found at the Dutch Healthcare Authority. Orthodontics is not routinely covered by basic health insurance; the average cost of braces treatment is around €3000 to €3500.