Paediatric dentistry in Palma de Mallorca
Paediatric dentistry is dentistry for children: it looks after their teeth and gums from the first tooth until adolescence, with a focus on prevention and on making children feel at ease at the dentist.
At Clínicas Udemax we have a children's dental clinic, Arcdental, in Palma, designed for little ones. We are an approved clinic in PADI, the Balearic children's dental care programme, and your first visit is free.
Our children's dental clinic in Palma
Recommended time for the first visit
Approved clinic in the children's dental programme
First visit and diagnosis
Book your child’s free first visit
We check your child’s teeth and gums, give you hygiene and diet advice for their age and explain whether they need any treatment.
Leave us your details and we will call you back within three hours.
What is paediatric dentistry?
It is the branch of dentistry that cares for babies, children and teenagers. The paediatric dentist prevents and treats decay, gum problems and dental injuries, and makes sure the teeth and jaws develop properly.
Baby teeth and a child's mouth are not like an adult's, and neither is the way a child experiences a dental visit. That is why treatment is adapted to each age and kept as minimally invasive as possible.
When should you take your child to the dentist?
We recommend the first visit when the first tooth comes through, at around 6 months, and always before the first birthday. After that:
- A check-up every 6 months, or as often as we advise depending on their risk of decay.
- Sooner if you see white, brown or black marks on the teeth.
- If their gums bleed or they have persistent bad breath.
- As soon as possible if they have knocked a tooth.
- At around age 7, a first orthodontic check-up as well.
Paediatric dentists in Palma
A clinic designed for children
At Arcdental everything is adapted to children, so the dental visit is a calm experience from the very start.
Prevention first
Cleanings, fluoride and sealants so your child reaches adulthood decay-free and with good hygiene habits.
No fear of the dentist
We explain every step in words children understand and go at their pace. If they are very anxious, we can use conscious sedation.
From the first tooth
We support parents from their baby's first teeth with advice on hygiene, diet and habits.
PADI clinic
We treat children covered by the Balearic Children's Dental Care Programme.
One team for everything
Paediatric dentistry, children's orthodontics and periodontics work together, with no need to change clinic.
Our paediatric dentists
Paediatric dentistry at Clínicas Udemax is led by Dr Cristina Martínez-Almoyna Rifá, Dr Maria Morro and Dr Ana Ledesma Pavón, working together with our children's orthodontics team.
Paediatric dental treatments
These are the treatments we provide in paediatric dentistry, grouped by what your child needs:
Prevention
To prevent decay and gum problems before they appear.
Decay, nerve and gums
To treat problems once they have appeared, saving the tooth whenever possible.
From babyhood
Check-ups of the first teeth, hygiene advice and prevention of bottle decay.
Baby dentistryAnxious children
Conscious sedation with nitrous oxide so anxious children can receive treatment calmly.
Conscious sedationIf your child needs to correct the position of their teeth or their bite, we assess it with our children's orthodontics team.
Why do baby teeth need looking after?
It is common to think they don't matter because they will fall out, but they play a key role in a child's development:
- They hold the space for the permanent teeth and guide them as they come through.
- They allow children to chew properly and speak normally.
- Decay progresses faster in them because their enamel is thinner, and an infection can affect the permanent tooth forming underneath.
- Losing one early can make the others shift and leave too little space.
- Habits learned when young, such as brushing, carry on into adulthood.
Where to find Arcdental, our children’s clinic
We see children at Arcdental, our children's dental clinic in Palma.
Our children's dental clinic
Arcdental
Carrer de Sevilla, 8, ground floor
Son Dameto · 07013 Palma
- Monday and Wednesday
- 16:00–20:00
- Tuesday
- 9:00–13:00 · 16:00–20:00
- Thursday
- 13:00–19:00
- Friday
- 15:00–19:00
By car
Street parking and the pay car park at Hospital Juaneda Miramar, a 3-minute walk away. There is also free parking on Camí de la Vileta, about a 10-minute walk away.
Go to the car parkBy taxi
Taxi ranks at Carrer de Son Espanyolet, 58 and Carrer de Pasqual Ribot, 1.
Frequently asked questions about paediatric dentistry
At what age should a child first see a paediatric dentist?
We recommend bringing your child when the first tooth comes through, at around 6 months, and always before their first birthday. At this visit we check the mouth and give you advice on hygiene, diet and habits.
Can young children get tooth decay?
Yes. Decay is the most common chronic disease in childhood and can appear even in babies, for example from falling asleep with a bottle or frequent sugar. It progresses quickly in baby teeth, so it is best to detect it early.
When should we start brushing their teeth?
From the first tooth, twice a day. Until about age 7 or 8, parents should brush or at least go over their child’s brushing, as children don’t yet have the dexterity to do it well.
What toothbrush and toothpaste should my child use?
A toothbrush with a small head and soft bristles suited to their age, and fluoride toothpaste. Up to age 3, a smear the size of a grain of rice of 1,000 ppm toothpaste; from 3 to 6, a pea-sized amount; and from age 6, 1,450 ppm toothpaste.
How often should my child see the dentist?
Generally, a check-up every 6 months. If they have a high risk of decay, it may be more often.
When do baby teeth come through and fall out?
The first ones usually appear at around 6 months, and by 2 or 3 years all 20 baby teeth are through. At around 6 years the first permanent molars appear and baby teeth start to fall out, a changeover that lasts until about 12 or 13.
How can I ease teething discomfort?
Chilled teething rings (from the fridge, not the freezer) and gently massaging the gum with a clean finger can help. Anaesthetic gels are not recommended for babies. If your baby has a high temperature, see your paediatrician, as teething does not usually cause it.
Why does my child have bad breath when they wake up?
Less saliva is produced at night, so some bad breath on waking is normal. If it persists during the day, it may be due to food debris, the tongue, decay, the tonsils or mouth breathing, and it is worth checking.
Is thumb sucking or using a dummy harmful?
It is normal up to age 2 or 3. If it goes on longer, it can change the shape of the palate and cause an open bite or crossbite. We recommend phasing out the dummy at around 2 or 3 and getting advice if thumb sucking continues after age 4.
What should I do if my child is afraid of the dentist?
Don’t use the dentist as a threat or pass on your own fears. We go at your child’s pace and explain every step. If their anxiety is very intense, we can use conscious sedation.
What should I do if my child knocks a tooth?
Come in as soon as possible. If a permanent tooth has been knocked out, hold it by the crown without touching the root, try to put it back in place or keep it in milk, and come to the clinic straight away. A baby tooth that is knocked out is not put back, but it should be checked.