Orthodontics (braces)

Orthodontics is care of an orthodontic nature such as dentists generally provide. It is a specialist area of dental care. 

Orthodontics correct the position of teeth and molars in the jaw. This can be done by means of braces, for instance. Dentists and orthodontists can provide this type of care. This page is meant for insured younger than 18 years. If you are older than 18 and you have a very serious development or growth disorder in your teeth and jaw (teeth/jaw/mouth system), read about the reimbursement of orthodontics in special cases.

Reimbursement

Who qualifies for reimbursement?

You are entitled to reimbursement of orthodontic treatment if you are younger than 18 and have taken out dental insurance.

Referral required for orthodontia

For the care provided by an orthodontist you do not need a referral.

Reimbursement orthodontia

By virtue of the dental insurance, an insured up to the age of 18 is entitled to a reimbursement of the costs of orthodontia. If you have a very serious development or growth disorder in your teeth and jaw (teeth/jaw/mouth system), read about the reimbursement of orthodontics in special cases.

Basic Insurance  Reimbursement 
HollandZorg basic health insurance  none 
Dental insurance  Reimbursement 
TandExtra
 75%, subject to a maximum of € 250 per calendar year*
TandPlus
 75%, subject to a maximum of € 500 per calendar year*
No Risk I
 none
No Risk II
 none

The reimbursement applies to the following elements jointly:

  • general dental care
  • technical costs**
  • statutory personal contribution dentures
  • urgent dental treatment outside the Netherlands
  • orthodontic treatment if you are younger than 18

You are entitled to reimbursement of the following performance codes*:

Type of treatment  Performance code 
Braces (orthodontics)  all F-codes, ending on the letter 'A'*

* Performance codes are codes for treatments. The code is given after the type of treatment on your dentist's quote or invoice. The codes have been formulated by the Dutch Healthcare Authority (Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit).

** You are entitled to reimbursement of technical costs for the aforementioned codes, subject to a maximum of the amount included for the treatment in question in the List of maximum reimbursements of technical costs (in Dutch).

Statutory personal contribution

There is no statutory personal contribution for orthodontics.

Excess

The costs for reimbursements by virtue of the supplementary insurance do not count towards your excess.

Who can you go to?

Orthodontic treatment is available from dentists or orthodontists. Our Care finder helps you find a dentist or orthodontist near you. 

Please note:

The information on this page is a brief outline of the reimbursements. No rights can be derived from this page. You can only derive rights from our insurance conditions 2025.

Your health insurance

In My HollandZorg you will find all information about your health insurance policy. 

Maximum rates for a non-contracted care provider

Have you chosen a healthcare provider with whom we have no contract? Then, we will reimburse according to our maximum rates for 2025. If the rate invoiced by the non-contracted care provider is higher than our maximum rates, you will have to pay the difference yourself. You will be able to find contracted care providers with our Care finder.

Reimbursements, conditions and regulations 2024