Making an appointment with the dentist in Leiden: how it works
Would you like to make an appointment with a dentist in Leiden? Perhaps it is time for your periodic check-up, you have a dental complaint, or you would like to register as a new patient.
At We Smile Tandartsen in Leiden, you can visit us for various types of appointments. Which appointment you need depends on your situation.
In this article, we explain step-by-step how to make an appointment, what you can expect during your first visit, and what is best to do when you have acute complaints.
Step 1: Determine the purpose of your appointment
Not every dental appointment is the same. It therefore helps to indicate in advance what you are coming for.
For example, you may need an appointment for:
- a periodic check-up;
- pain or another dental complaint;
- a broken tooth or molar;
- a first appointment as a new patient;
- oral hygiene;
- advice on a specific treatment.
Do you have a specific complaint? Please indicate this when making the appointment. This allows us to better assess how much time is needed for your appointment.
In case of severe pain or an acute complaint, it is advisable to contact the practice by telephone.
Step 2: New patient? Register first
Are you not yet a patient at We Smile Tandartsen? Then we ask you to first register via our website.
After your registration, a first appointment can be scheduled. During this intake, we will get to know each other, discuss your dental history, and assess the current condition of your teeth.
Do you have records or X-rays with your previous dentist? Then it is wise to request your dental file from your previous practice and have it forwarded.
This gives us a better picture of previously performed treatments and available X-rays.
Step 3: Make your appointment
An appointment can be scheduled with us via the options offered on our website or by contacting the practice.
For a regular check-up or a previously discussed treatment, an appointment can usually be planned in advance.
Do you have pain, swelling, a broken tooth, or another complaint that needs to be assessed quickly? Then please contact us preferably by telephone. We can then better estimate the urgency of the complaint and which appointment is suitable for it.
Step 4: You will receive a confirmation of your appointment
When your appointment has been scheduled, you will receive a confirmation with the date and time of your appointment.
Always check these details carefully.
Are you unable to attend after all? Please let us know as early as possible. We may then be able to offer the reserved treatment time to another patient.
What happens during a first appointment at the dentist?
When you register as a new patient, we begin with an intake.
During this appointment, we discuss, among other things, your dental history, any complaints, previous treatments, and your wishes.
Next, we examine your teeth. In doing so, we look not only at teeth and molars, but also at, for example, the gums, existing fillings, crowns, and other restorations.
When necessary for a proper assessment, X-rays may be taken.
Will treatment take place immediately during the intake?
An intake is primarily intended to assess your oral health and determine what care is required.
If treatments are necessary, we will discuss these with you and a treatment plan can be drawn up. The actual treatment will then be scheduled at an appropriate time.
Do you have an acute complaint during your first visit? Please indicate this clearly in advance. We can then assess which appointment is most suitable for it.
What should you bring to your first appointment?
Please bring a valid form of identification to your first visit and ensure that your current details are known to us.
Do you use medication or are there health problems that may be relevant to dental treatment? Please indicate this. Changes in your health or medication use are also important to discuss with the dentist.
Has your previous dentist not yet forwarded your file? Then it may be wise to arrange this in advance.
Can I make an appointment if I am anxious about the dentist?
Yes. Do you have a fear of the dentist or have you had an unpleasant experience in the past? Please indicate this when making your appointment.
We can take this into account during your visit and take the time to explain what we are going to do.
You do not need to be ashamed of this. Dental anxiety is common and can range from slight tension to avoiding dental care for years.
At We Smile Tandartsen, we find it important that you know what is happening and that treatments are carried out in consultation with you.
Can I make an appointment together with my children?
We Smile Tandartsen is a practice for the whole family. Children can also visit us for check-ups and preventive oral care.
It is wise to take children to the dentist at a young age. This allows them to get used to the environment in a calm way, and a dental visit becomes increasingly normal.
Would you like to have multiple family members visit? Please indicate this when planning, so we can see which appointments are possible.
What if I have a toothache or another acute complaint?
In case of severe toothache, a broken tooth, swelling, or another acute dental complaint, we advise not to just schedule a regular check-up.
Contact the practice by telephone during our opening hours and clearly state what complaints you have and how long they have existed.
Based on this, we can assess how quickly the complaint needs to be examined.
Outside our opening hours, you can use the designated emergency dental service for an acute dental complaint.
In case of severe swelling combined with swallowing or breathing problems, immediate medical assessment is necessary.
Can I reschedule or cancel my appointment?
It can, of course, happen that an appointment is unexpectedly no longer convenient.
Please let the practice know as early as possible. We reserve specific treatment time for you for every appointment.
By canceling or rescheduling on time, we may still be able to make this time available to another patient.
Always check the current house rules of the practice for the exact conditions regarding changing and canceling appointments.
What does a dental appointment cost?
The costs depend on what is done during your appointment. For example, a periodic check-up has different costs than an intake where additional research or X-rays are required.
If further treatment is needed after the examination, we will discuss what needs to happen. For more extensive treatments, an estimate can be drawn up in advance.
This way, you know which treatment is proposed and what costs are involved.
How often should I make a check-up appointment?
Not everyone automatically needs to go to the dentist at exactly the same interval.
How often a check-up is advisable depends, among other things, on your oral health, the condition of your gums, the risk of cavities, and previously performed treatments.
The dentist can therefore determine together with you which check-up interval suits your teeth.
Making an appointment at We Smile Tandartsen in Leiden
Would you like to register or make an appointment at We Smile Tandartsen in Leiden? Via our website you can easily choose the right next step.
Are you a new patient? Then start with your registration. Are you already a patient and would you like to make a regular appointment? Then you can use our options for scheduling an appointment.
Do you have severe toothache, swelling, or another acute complaint? Please call us so we can assess what care is needed.
We Smile Tandartsen
Hoge Rijndijk 88
2313 KL Leiden
Tel. 071 – 80 80 809
New patient? Register online and then schedule your first appointment.