Gaatjesmakers - Specialisten in kindertandheelkunde

About Gaatjesmakers - Specialisten in kindertandheelkunde

Gaatjesmakers is a specialized dental practice for children in Den Haag. The practice treats, among others, children with anxiety, a disability, many cavities, or dental damage after an accident.

Who it is for

Gaatjesmakers is for children who are not suited to a regular dentist, including young children, children with a disability, and children who are afraid of the dentist.

• Children who are too young for several lengthy treatments
• Children with a disability
• Children who are afraid of the dentist
• Children with many cavities
• Children with dental damage caused by an accident

Treatments

The team offers preventive care, regular treatments, anxiety treatment, treatment under anesthesia, and follow-up treatment. There is an urgent pain service for pain and trauma.

• Prevention
• Anxiety treatment
• Regular treatment
• Treatment under anesthesia from age 3
• Follow-up treatment
• Tooth or molar extraction
• Getting used to dental treatment
• Information on preventing cavities and healthy eating habits

Approach

Children are referred by their own dentist or specialist. After an intake interview, the practitioners draw up a treatment plan together with the parent; a child psychologist can provide support when a child is afraid of the dentist.

Practical information

The practice is in Den Haag, between CS and the Spui. Public transport stops outside and around the corner; the entrance to Parkeergarage Stadhuis is outside.