Do you need to see an emergency dentist in Oisterwijk? Then come along to Lassus Tandartsen. We provide emergency dental treatment during our practice opening hours. Our specialists are available to provide you with dental help if you experience acute pain or need urgent assistance. To be treated by an emergency dentist, even if you’re not an existing client of ours, the first step is to contact us by telephone to make an appointment.

The telephone number for emergency cases during our practice opening hours is 013 521 06 60

It is not easy to be specific when dental treatment is urgent. The most important thing to remember is that you are the one who must determine whether you need urgent treatment. If you have doubts about the urgency of your problem, contact us over the phone and we will help you to assess how severe the complaint is and whether immediate treatment is necessary.

See below an overview of the complaints which qualify for urgent treatment and those which could wait until the next day. Of course, in these cases, we will still try to give you an appointment on the same day.

Acute emergencies: make an appointment immediately

In any of the following cases, contact us immediately for an appointment.

• Teeth which have fallen out
• Loose teeth
• Bleeding after a tooth extraction
• A swollen cheek due to an infection (abscess)

Normal emergencies: make an appointment immediately

The following complaints are urgent, so it is essential to receive dental assistance as soon as possible. Discuss your complaints with the assistants over the phone to determine their seriousness.

• Teeth which have broken off
• Afterpain following a tooth extraction
• Neuralgia (root canal issues)
• Toothache
• Temporomandibular joint pain

Near-emergencies

These are dental problems for which you might desire urgent treatment but which are not real emergencies. The complaints listed below can wait until the next day.

• A crown or filling which has fallen out
• A loose implant
• A loose or partially loose splint
• Sharp edges which harm your mouth

FAQ

The Costs

The costs of emergency dental help at Lassus Tandartsen Oisterwijk are the same as for normal treatment. Emergency help will be reimbursed in the same way by your health insurance provider as for normal dental treatment. Please be aware that if you’re not a client of Lassus Tandartsen that you’ll have to pay the costs of treatment at the clinic and claim them back from your health insurance provider. View the Dental Rates for 2024 here.

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What are dental facings?

You’d like to have beautiful white teeth? Or would you like a solution for cracks between your teeth? Or would you like to have multiple broken teeth repaired? With help from facings, our dentists can refresh and improve your smile.

Why should I have my facings placed
by Lassus Tandartsen?

• We use high quality and sustainable facings
• We can place composite facings in a single appointment
• The treatment can be carried out painlessly
• Decide together with a specialist the new color of the facings
• Flexible opening times

In our modern dental practice in Oisterwijk, you can make an appointment with a specialist to discuss your dental facing needs.

The differences between composite and porcelain dental facings

There are two types of facings: composite and porcelain. With both, the principle is the same. Shells are placed over the teeth. There’s a large difference between the type of materials that are used for facings.

Composite facings

Porcelain facings

FAQ

The costs of the placing of facings

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Choose a beautiful smile with our complete denture care services

Teeth form an important part of your overall appearance. False teeth can, therefore, be seen as a significant change in how a person is viewed. Lassus Tandartsen has specialized in the development of dentures for quite some time. Our certified personnel will ensure that you receive high-quality prosthetic teeth designed to have a natural and impressive appearance. Learn about the Lassus Tandartsen complete denture care approach.

Our Complete Denture Care Process
Dentures: The Treatment

First appointment: Take an impression

At the first appointment, a preliminary impression is taken of your mouth using a stock tray that is filled with alginate, a sort of liquid rubber. The preliminary impression is sent to our dental laboratory where it is filled with gypsum. A preliminary cast and a custom tray are created to be used for a precise impression required for your dentures.

Second appointment: prosthesis design

The custom tray is used at the second appointment to make the individual impression from which the dentures will be made. This way, we can be sure that the edges and boundaries of the dentures won’t cause problems. The custom tray contains a hard layer that will record the muscle attachments. We’ll use the custom tray with a liquid silicon material to make a precise and definitive impression. The most used mouth movements will be simulated, so we know which final design your prosthesis will require.

Third Appointment: Measurements, sizing and bite determination

The third appointment focuses on measurement and bite determination. With help from the new impression model, the positions and sizes of the teeth are measured. We also register the distance and position between the lower and upper jaw and can decide where your teeth will be placed. This appointment can also be used to discuss the shape and color of the teeth that will be used in the dentures.

Fourth and fifth appointment: Fitting and testing the prosthesis and placing the definitive prosthesis

By the fourth appointment, the dentures are almost ready. The purpose of the fourth appointment is to test the prosthesis to make sure that it fits properly and that the aesthetics meet your expectations based on the choices you made during the third appointment. If any adjustments are required these will be sent to the dental lab technician who will take these into account and will make your new dentures with the help of artificial materials. By the fifth appointment, you’ll receive your new definitive and final prosthesis to take home.

FAQ

The cost of dentures

Would you like to know how much dentures cost? Here is an overview of the prices from our treatment, design, placing, and support of your dentures.

Reimbursement from your health insurer

There are health insurance companies that will reimburse the entire cost of dentures. Every five years, you have the right to reimbursement of 75% of the costs from basic health insurance, which is mandatory for all residents of the Netherlands. It’s important to know that the extraction of teeth and molars is not always covered by health insurance. For more information, please get in touch with your health insurer.

Testimonial

” I called this practice on a Saturday as I had so much pain. I was able to see them immediately and they helped me with the pain. The rest of the treatment was completed the following week. I’m so happy that I ended up at this practice.”

Happy client

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“Endo” is the Greek word for “inside” and “odont” is Greek for “tooth.” Endodontic treatment treats the inside of the tooth.

Endodontics is a specialized area of dentistry that focuses on treating disease or injury to the dental pulp, this is also known as root canal treatment.

Inside every tooth and molar under the white enamel is a hard layer called dentin. Inside this is a soft tissue called the pulp. The pulp is living tissue and is made up of blood vessels and nerves.

These can cause problems for a tooth, molar, and jawbone. The making of a diagnosis, the prevention, and treatment of these problems is known as endodontology. If the pulp becomes inflamed or infected, this can lead to considerable pain or even an abscess. The root canals and the root end openings are connected with the jawbone. Due to this, an infection of the dental pulp can spread further to this area. If the dental pulp is infected, you must undergo root canal treatment.

Root Canal Treatment at Lassus Tandartsen Oisterwijk

Root canal treatment is a highly complex procedure. At Lassus Tandartsen, we have considerable experience with this specialism.  For more specialist procedures, you’ll be referred internally to our Dental Endodontists. Some key points about our root canal treatment:

• Painless treatment with clear explanations of the procedure
• Use of the latest techniques (CAPS-microscoop)
• Were also open twice a month

Symptoms

The symptoms that your dental pulp is infected are often very clear:

• Severe pain by the drinking of hot or cold drinks
• Spontaneous pain which keeps you awake at night
• Pain when chewing food

It’s good to be aware that not every dental pulp infection causes pain. Sometimes there are no symptoms and an infection is only discovered when an x-ray is made of your teeth or after clinical testing.

Treatment Process

The process of root canal treatment is carried out as follows:

1. The dentist makes an x-ray of the root canals to determine the location of the infection.
2. Local anaesthetic is administered, and the dentist/endodontist makes an opening in the tooth’s crown.
3. The dentist removes the infected or dead tissue.
4. Tiny instruments are used to clean the inside of the tooth or molar, along with a disinfecting liquid.
5. The space that was created in the tooth or molar in the root canals is filled with a biocompatible rubber-like material and is completed with a regular filling. If the tooth is seriously weakened, a crown can be used instead of a regular filling.

The treatment is virtually painless due to the use of local anaesthetic. It’s possible that after the treatment you’ll experience some pain. If that’s the case we recommend the use of paracetamol or ibuprofen.

Further Treatment

In some exceptional cases, it can be possible that after treatment that, the infection is not entirely cured or that you experience a repeat of the complaints. In most cases, you can keep your tooth or molar with additional root canal treatment.  All root canals will be cleaned and filled in the new treatment. During the treatment, the dentist will make an x-ray to manage the course of the treatment.

The cost of root canal treatment

Would you like to know how much treatment for root canal costs? You will receive a personalised estimate during a consult. Herewith you will find some rates for endodontics.

Testimonial

” I called this practice on a Saturday as I had so much pain. I was able to see them immediately and they helped me with the pain. The rest of the treatment was completed the following week. I’m so happy that I ended up at this practice.”

Happy client

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Lassus Tandartsen has in-house expertise on all technical developments and innovations in the area of Implantology in-house. This ensures that implants can be placed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Why have tooth implants at Lassus Tandartsen?

• Use of CBCT scan (three-dimensional scanning)
• High-quality implants from Thommen Medical Straumann
• Long opening hours (also evenings and weekends)
• Personal treatment plan
• NVOI  recognized implantologists

Tooth Implants The treatment

Below is a short overview of the steps involved in placing tooth implants:

• A consultation and assessment of your health
• Diagnosis through the use of a CBCT scan
• Placing of the implant(s)
• After 7-10 days removal of stitches and review of the status the recovery process
• After 8-12 weeks the placing of a crown, prosthesis or bridge

Consultation 

You’re welcome for a consultation with an implantologist to discuss the options and possibilities for implants. During the consultation, we’ll make an assessment of your health. Your overall health, use of medication, allergies and any medical issues or complications by earlier dental treatment will be discussed.

Diagnosis

In order to make a good diagnosis, in most cases, we use a CBCT scan. This provides the implantologist with a three-dimensional image of the teeth from which they can determine if an implant is the best solution. The implantologist pays particular attention to the quantity and quality of the jawbone present in the scan.

The placing of tooth implants

Implants are placed under local anesthetic. After this, a temporary healing cap applied to the implant. After 7 to 10 days you’ll return to the practice to have the stitches removed. The implantologist will also investigate the status of the healing process.

The overall healing process takes roughly 8 to 12 weeks. It’s dependent on the quality and amount of jawbone and the individual medical situation. During this period it’s important to clean your teeth well.

The Application of a crown, prosthesis or bridge

Once your gums heal, you’ll have more impressions made of your mouth and remaining teeth so that the definitive crown, prosthesis or bridge can be made and placed in your mouth.

Regular checkups and aftercare are necessary in order to be able to maintain the optimal condition of your gums and crown. This way you can ensure that your implants will have a longer usage period.

FAQ

The Cost of Teeth Whitening

In the table below are the costs for the most common treatments:

Testimonial

” I called this practice on a Saturday as I had so much pain. I was able to see them immediately and they helped me with the pain. The rest of the treatment was completed the following week. I’m so happy that I ended up at this practice.”Happy client

Reimbursement by health insurer

The cost of implant treatment, are only covered by the basic insurance policy in the event of serious developmental disorder or growth disorder. If you have additional dental insurance, implants are often reimbursed by the insurer. We advise you to always contact your health insurer to see if they will reimburse you for the cost of implants.

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Many people view their teeth as an essential part of their appearance. This is also one of the reasons why people want to go through life with beautiful teeth. Teeth are confronted daily with our personal habits (eating, drinking, and smoking), and as a result, these teeth can, over time slowly become stained and develop a lacklustre color.

The discolouration of teeth can cause embarrassment. This is one of the reasons that more and more people are opting for teeth whitening. Lassus Tandartsen, with practices in Amsterdam, Tilburg and Oisterwijk has the in-house expertise to quickly and effectively whiten your teeth in a sustainable manner.

Teeth Whitening

Before the teeth whitening treatment, your teeth will be extensively cleaned to ensure the best results possible. Because we can guarantee a much better result than in-office whitening, we only offer at-home whitening treatments. To do this, we’ll make two appointments with you. During the first appointment, imprints will be made of your mouth, after which a dental technician will create special bleaching trays for the upper and lower jaws. These will be available for you to collect from the practice after a week. A special syringe is used to apply bleaching gel to the trays for four to ten nights. At our practice in Oisterwijk, you’ll receive detailed instructions for teeth bleaching at home. Doing so at home is an effective and safe way to whiten your teeth.

During The Treatment

Following the treatment, we advise our clients to temporarily avoid consuming any food or drink containing coloring. This is to prevent any negative impact on the results of the teeth whitening. The final results of the treatment is usually clearly visible after approximately two weeks.

Teeth whitening at Lassus Tandartsen

Lassus Tandartsen has a practice at Moergestelseweg 32L. Thanks to a team of experienced dentists, we can help you achieve your goal of having beautiful, whiter teeth.

The Cost of Teeth Whitening

In the table below are the costs for the most common treatments:

Testimonial

” I called this practice on a Saturday as I had so much pain. I was able to see them immediately and they helped me with the pain. The rest of the treatment was completed the following week. I’m so happy that I ended up at this practice.”

Happy client

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There are times when your teeth need to be restored. For example, in the Netherlands, it’s not unusual that while cycling or using a scooter, accidents occur whereby people end up with broken teeth or end up losing a tooth completely. It’s often impossible to place a filling or facings in such cases. A porcelain crown is then the solution for this. A porcelain crown is indistinguishable from real teeth and has a natural color.

” I called this practice on a Saturday as I had so much pain. I was able to see them immediately and they helped me with the pain. The rest of the treatment was completed the following week. I’m so happy that I ended up at this practice.”

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Teeth form an essential part of your appearance. Gleaming and straight teeth provide you with more self-confidence and a nice smile. Our dentists for Orthodontics focus on correcting teeth that are too far forward or crooked. They can also make corrections when there’s not enough room in the jaw or if the teeth and molars don’t fit well together; braces can be a good solution for such problems.

Braces Oisterwijk

In our modern dental practices, you can make an appointment to see our dental orthodontists in Oisterwijk. Lassus Tandartsen is the ideal choice for all your dental needs and offers some of the following advantages:

• A tailor-made treatment plan
• Personal attention
• Long opening times (including some evenings and two weekends a month)
• We treat children as well as adults

Why braces?

A lot of people opt for braces as they would like to have a nice smile with even straight teeth. However, for health reasons, braces can also be essential. A jaw with straight teeth ensures that you can bite well, chew, speak and smile. Some teeth positions can damage the gums, cause facial asymmetry, and cause deformed jaws. It can also be necessary for your health and sometimes essential to wear braces.

The treatment

Below is a short roadmap for braces treatment.

• Intake and discussion of the individual treatment plan
• Investigation (Xrays, mouth examination, and creation of jaw and teeth models)
• Placing of the braces
• Check-ups (every 4 to 8 weeks) during the treatment period

As every mouth is unique, every client receives a custom-made treatment plan.

Intake

The purpose of the intake appointment is to give you the chance to ask questions about the possibilities. At the end of the appointment, you’ll receive a personalized treatment plan and a quotation for the cost of the orthodontic treatment you require.

Treatment plan

During the investigation, which can also be carried out at the intake meeting, an orthopantomogram, a panoramic scanning of the upper and lower jawbone, RSP, study models and clinical photos will be made. One of our dentists for orthodontics will do this in one of our modern facilities in Oisterwijk.

Investigation

During the investigation, which can also be carried out at the intake meeting, an orthopantomogram, a panoramic scanning of the upper and lower jawbone, RSP, study models, and clinical photos will be made. One of our dentists for orthodontics will do this in our modern facilities in Oisterwijk.

Placing of braces

There are different kinds of aberrations which require specific braces. Each type of brace is placed differently. Below is an overview of the different kinds of braces:

• Invisible braces (Invisalign)
• Metal braces
• Twin-block braces
• Plate braces (it’s against the palate)
• headgear braces

The most common form of braces are metal ones. Placed on the front of teeth and molars, these are the type that most people associate with braces. Metal braces are a combination of brackets, archwires and ligature elastics. The brackets are attached to the teeth using a special glue. A thin metal wire called archwire is used to connect each bracket and ensure that each tooth or molar is guided correctly in place. Ligature elastics hold the archwire to the brackets.

Check ups

After placing your braces, you will need to attend a check-up roughly once a month with a dentist for orthodontics in Oisterwijk. The purpose of the check-ups is to replace worn-out elastics, check on your teeth’s progress, and adjust the wires attached to the brackets to make sure that your teeth are being pulled in the right direction.

Retention Phase

Once the dentist for Orthodontics decides that the treatment is complete, your braces will be removed. After that, the retention phase begins. It’s possible that your teeth might still move after the braces treatment. To ensure that the results achieved remain, we place a retention brace. This prevents your teeth from returning to their position before the treatment. Retention braces come in numerous sorts and sizes. There are both fixed and removable retention braces. The dentist for orthodontics will decide which retention braces are necessary for you.

FAQ

The cost of braces

Below is a list of costs associated with a braces treatment.

Reimbursement from Health Insurers

The standard mandatory health insurance does not cover braces treatment in the Netherlands. In very special cases, health insurers will reimburse the costs, but this is mainly in the case of congenital facial defects or severe aberrations in the conditions of teeth and jaws.

If you have supplementary dental insurance, then treatment for braces is reimbursed in most cases. We advise you to contact your health insurer and discuss the treatment plan we’ll provide you with. This way, you’ll be fully aware of any costs that you may incur directly that won’t be covered by your health insurer.

” I called this practice on a Saturday as I had so much pain. I was able to see them immediately and they helped me with the pain. The rest of the treatment was completed the following week. I’m so happy that I ended up at this practice.”

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Lassus Tandartsen is a dental practice that focuses on the entire family. Children are, therefore, very welcome in our practice. Most cavities emerge between the age of 4 and 21 years old. As a result of this, we focus extra time and attention on this age group.

The first visit to a dentist

We’re of the opinion that children are never too young for their first visit to the dentist. We recommend bringing your child with you to the dentist from the age of two years old. The first visit with your child is an introduction where they can get used to the dental practice environment and the dentist. Seeing that you’re not afraid of visiting the dentists will make your child feel comfortable a lot quicker. If your child is at ease with us, we’ll invite them to sit in the dental chair. It’s also possible that the dentist will look in your child’s mouth for the first time to count the number of teeth and molars.

Checkups

As soon as your child is used to the dentist, a checkup can occur. During the checkup, we’ll investigate the general health of the teeth of your child and will count the number of teeth and molars. Afterwards, we’ll provide tips for cleaning and nutrition advice. The checkups of your child take place during your own periodic dental appointments.

Cavity treatment by children-friendly dentists

In the event that during a checkup, the dentist sees that there are cavities in any of the teeth of your son or daughter, then they’ll handle this carefully and thoughtfully. The dentist will take the time to discuss this in a playful manner with your child. We’ll be open, and honest and will communicate with your child in an understandable manner.

Child teeth development

Children start losing baby teeth roughly around the age of 5 or 6 years old. Permanent (or adult) molars emerge behind your child’s existing teeth. The emergence of the first permanent molars often goes unnoticed, as these appear in the back of the mouth and do not lead to the loss of milk teeth.

The exchanging of the rest of the teeth and molars will not go unnoticed. Premolars, canines, and incisors will erupt into the gaps left by primary teeth that have fallen out. This process is usually completed by the age of 13. After this, at around the age of 14, 2 large molars will erupt, and it’s also possible that between the ages of 18 to 24 the third set of molars (wisdom teeth) can erupt.

Prevention

In order to keep your child’s teeth healthy, prevention and good dental hygiene are important. Teeth brushing and healthy nutritional habits play an important role in this. At our dental practice we provide the following preventative treatments:

Dental Sealants

Most cavities appear at the moment that the molars have fully erupted. This is due to newly erupted molars often containing deep grooves. It’s easy for food particles and bacteria to sit within the grooves. Even good brushing of teeth is sometimes not enough; this is because the grooves are so narrow and deep that it’s not possible for a toothbrush to remove everything effectively.

To prevent cavities, it’s possible for the dentist to seal the molars. During this treatment, the grooves are covered with a thin layer of synthetic resin or fluoride-holding cement.

Fluoride

Fluoride makes teeth and molars stronger. For health reasons, fluoride can only be used in small concentrations. The Ivory Cross gives the following advice for the use of fluoride by children:

0 to 1 years old

As the first tooth erupts: Clean once per day with children’s toothpaste that contains fluoride

2-4 years old

Clean twice a day with children’s toothpaste that contains fluoride

5 years and older

Clean twice a day with fluoride-based toothpaste for adults

In the event that your child has multiple cavities or dental caries, the dentist may advise additional fluoride use or a fluoride treatment.

Braces

Our dentist for orthodontics can correct children’s teeth that are too far forward or crooked by the placing of braces. For health reasons, it can be important for children to wear braces. A mouth with straight teeth makes it possible to bite, chew, talk and laugh well. The position of some teeth can lead to damage of the gums, dental asymmetry in the face and malformed jaws or an overbite. Read more about braces.

Lassus Tandartsen is committed to providing exceptional dental services for all the family. We pride ourselves on having the most children-friendly dentists in Oisterwijk.

Make an appointment

Would you like an appointment with one of our dentists? Call 013 52 10 660 or complete the contact form below.

Testimonial

” I called this practice on a Saturday as I had so much pain. I was able to see them immediately and they helped me with the pain. The rest of the treatment was completed the following week. I’m so happy that I ended up at this practice.”

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Almost all dental problems can be prevented by maintaining sufficient oral hygiene. In order to look after your teeth as well as possible, we advise regular visits to a dental hygienist. In our modern practices in the Moergestelseweg in Oisterwijk, you can make an appointment with a dental hygienist. A referral from a dentist isn’t required. Make an appointment. Call 013 52 10 660

Preventative care

Preventing problems with your teeth is one of the most important tasks of our dentists, dental hygienists and prevention assistants. Nearly all dental problems can be prevented with the help of good dental hygiene.

To prevent dental problems and keep your teeth as clean as possible, we advise that you have a twice-yearly combined appointment with a dentist and an oral hygienist. The Dentists will check if there are any problems with your teeth, and the dental hygienist will clean your teeth and gums. After the cleaning, our dental hygienists will advise on how to best look after your teeth.

A significant advantage of Lassus is that we offer everything under one roof: Dental hygienists, orthodontists, and of course, dentists. My children also now go to Lassus, and even though I believe they won’t leave Oisterwijk in the coming years, even if they move somewhere else, I hope they’ll continue to visit Lassus from their new place of residence.

When should I visit a dental hygienist?

When you have any of the following complaints, it’s advisable to make an appointment with one of our dental hygienists:

• Loose teeth or molars
• Bleeding gums during teeth brushing
• Swollen and red gums
• Recurring problems with tartar
• Bad breath
• Receding Gums
• Regular occurrences of cavities

The differences between a dental hygienist and a prevention assistant

In our practices, you’ll meet dental hygienists and prevention assistants, but what are the differences between the two? A Dental hygienist holds an HBO degree and is continuously tested on the latest quality standards. A dental hygienist focuses on preventing things such as gum problems and cavities. Alongside this, the dental hygienist can also treat gum infections such as periodontitis and gingivitis.

Where the work of the dental hygienist begins, stops in principle the work of the prevention assistant. A prevention assistant gives advice on the prevention of cavities and gum diseases. Alongside this, the prevention assistant deals with the treatment of simple complaints.

The treatment

Before you undergo any treatment, a PPS measurement is performed. This works as follows; Our dental hygienists give your gums a score between 1 and 3. From the basis of these scores, we define your treatment plan.

“Explanation of the terms gingivitis and periodontitis
If, as a result of dental plaque, an infection exists on the edge of the gums, then it’s a case of gingivitis. If the infection spreads close to the jawbone, then the term for this is periodontitis.”

Overview of treatment

Our dental hygienists carry out the following treatments:

• The Cleaning of root surfaces under the gums
• Removal of tartar, plaque and infections
• The placing of sealants
• Polishing and fillings
• The smoothing over of root surfaces
• The placing of fluoride
• Advice and explanations about cavities and gum problems

Reimbursement from your health insurance provider

The costs of dental hygiene treatment are not covered by basic health insurance. In the event that you have additional insurance for dental treatment, then in most cases, the costs are reimbursed. If in doubt, double check the terms of your additional health insurance policy or contact your insurance provider.

The costs for children younger than 18 years old are covered by basic insurance. For children younger than 18, opening an additional health insurance policy is not necessary. Do the health insurance reimbursement check on our website.

Frequently asked questions

Contact your dental hygienist in Oisterwijk

Would you like more information about the treatment trajectory, or do you have other questions? Then please get in touch with us via the contact formula below or call us on 013 52 10 660.

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