Frequently Asked Questions  

Kaakchirurgie Zuidas is located at Gelrestraat 314 in Amsterdam.

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Yes, Kaakchirurgie Zuidas is easily accessible by public transport. The clinic is located near Amsterdam Zuid train station, where various train, metro, and bus lines stop. You can reach the station by train, metro, or bus from different parts of the city and region. Once you leave the station, it's just a short walk to the clinic.

By Train
From RAI station, it's about a 4-minute walk to the clinic.

By Metro
Metro 50 & Metro 51 - Stop RAI (9-minute walk)
Metro 52 - Stop Europaplein - exit Europaplein (9-minute walk)

By Tram
Line 4 - Europaplein (10-minute walk)

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You can park your car 5 minutes' walk from the clinic in the Flow Parking garage. The parking fee is €1.65 per 20 minutes.

Phone appointment  
If you make an appointment by phone at Kaakchirurgie Zuidas, you will receive a confirmation email from us. In this confirmation email, you will also be asked to fill out a medical questionnaire online.

Online appointment  
If you make an appointment online at Kaakchirurgie Zuidas, you will also be asked to fill out a medical questionnaire online. You will then receive a confirmation email from us. In this confirmation email, you will be asked to confirm the appointment by clicking on a confirmation button. After your confirmation, your appointment will be final. You will not receive a second confirmation email.

For an appointment at Kaakchirurgie Zuidas, you will need a referral letter from your dentist, orthodontist, general practitioner, or medical specialist. When you attend the appointment, bring your referral letter, identification, and, if applicable, a summary of your medications. You should also have filled out a medical questionnaire at home.

Without a referral letter and valid identification, we are unfortunately unable to assist you. An exception to this is aesthetic treatments. For aesthetic treatments, no referral letter is required.

Contracts with health insurers  
The process of signing contracts with health insurers is unfortunately a long and complex one. New clinics must first establish a track record of quality, accreditation, and certification before health insurers are willing to negotiate care contracts.  

Health insurers also consider the number of patients a new clinic attracts. As a new clinic, we also need time to build a stable flow of patients that is attractive to insurers.  

Although we currently do not have care contracts, choosing Kaakchirurgie Zuidas offers numerous advantages over traditional hospitals.  

The main advantages at a glance:  

• Faster access to care: Kaakchirurgie Zuidas can see patients more quickly than hospitals because we specialize in specific treatments, not the broad range of emergencies and complex cases treated in hospitals.  
• Highly specialized care: At Kaakchirurgie Zuidas, we focus on a select number of treatments and have a team of highly qualified specialists who are true experts in their fields. This specialization leads to superior care quality and improved treatment outcomes for specific conditions.  
• Targeted efficiency: We concentrate on specialized treatments, allowing us to streamline our processes for maximum efficiency. This results in optimized treatment times and minimizes the bureaucracy often associated with hospitals.  
• Personal attention: We take a personal and patient-centered approach. Patients are typically treated by the same specialist within a dedicated team, ensuring a trusted care experience.  
• Flexible scheduling: We understand that our patients have busy schedules. That’s why we offer flexible appointment options, including evening and weekend hours, to meet your needs.  
• Progressive and innovative: Kaakchirurgie Zuidas boasts modern, state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide top-quality care in an advanced setting.  
• Comfort guaranteed: We’ve thought of everything to make your experience as comfortable as possible.

Do you take one or more blood thinners? Inform your doctor about this. Sometimes, it may be necessary to adjust the dosage of a blood thinner or stop it completely before the treatment. The doctor will assess with you whether this is safe. In that case, an adjustment will be made to your blood thinner regimen, and a new treatment appointment will be scheduled. If you are using blood thinners, it may mean that your treatment cannot take place immediately.

Kaakchirurgie Zuidas performs treatments that fall under the basic package of your health insurance. This means that these treatments will be reimbursed. Kaakchirurgie Zuidas also performs treatments that fall outside the basic insurance or require special approval (authorization) from your health insurer. Additional information can be found on our webpage about reimbursements.

You can request and collect an up-to-date medication overview (AMO) from your pharmacy. This will list your current medication. Please bring it with you to your appointment. The doctor will review the AMO with you. If any changes have occurred to the list, please inform your doctor.

Kaakchirurgie Zuidas offers the option for treatments under sedation or anesthesia. We use sedation for people who are too anxious to undergo treatment under local anesthesia. Sedation is possible for minor procedures such as wisdom tooth removal, full extractions, or implant placement. You can discuss this option with your treating oral surgeon.

You can expect the following side effects from the treatment:

- Pain for an average of one week, discomfort for an average of two weeks;
- Swollen cheek: swelling is greatest two to three days after the procedure;
- Fever for two days;
- Limited ability to open the mouth.

You do not need to worry about the above side effects unless your symptoms worsen again three days after the treatment. In that case, please contact us. For more information, download the brochure "Aftercare after jaw surgery."

Contact Kaakchirurgie Zuidas if:

- There is bleeding that doesn't stop after 30 minutes of firmly biting on gauze, a cloth handkerchief, or tea towel.
- There is increased swelling and/or swallowing difficulties after 3 days.
- You have a fever above 39 degrees Celsius.
- You experience a persistent numbness in the chin, lip, and/or tongue.

For more information, see the brochure "Aftercare of a Maxillofacial Surgery Treatment."