Preventive dentistry in Palma de Mallorca
The best treatment is prevention. Preventive dentistry keeps teeth and gums healthy before problems appear: regular check-ups, cleanings, fluoride, sealants and hygiene advice tailored to each person.
Preventing is simpler, more comfortable and more affordable than treating. We look after prevention for adults and children at our three clinics in Palma, and your first visit is free.
Recommended check-up and cleaning
Prevention at every stage
Miramar, Emardental and Arcdental
First visit and diagnosis
Book your preventive check-up
We check your teeth and gums, tell you what care you need and how often you should come back.
Leave us your details and we will call you back within three hours.
What is preventive dentistry?
It is the part of dentistry that aims to stop mouth diseases appearing, mainly decay and gum problems, or to detect them so early that they can be treated simply. Bacterial plaque causes most of these problems, and prevention is about keeping it under control.
Seeing the dentist every 6 to 12 months, and not only when something hurts, is the best way to keep your natural teeth for life and avoid more complex and costly treatment in the future.
Habits that prevent most problems
At every visit we give you hygiene advice tailored to you. The most important habits are:
- Brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
- Cleaning between your teeth every day with floss or interdental brushes.
- Limiting sugar, especially between meals.
- Drinking enough water to keep a good flow of saliva.
- Not smoking, as it increases the risk of gum disease.
- Attending your regular check-ups and cleanings.
Preventive treatments
These are the treatments that form part of prevention:
Dental check-up
A full examination of teeth, gums and mouth to catch any problem early.
Dental check-upDental cleaning
The hygienist removes the tartar and plaque a toothbrush can't, the basis for preventing decay and gum problems.
Dental cleaningFluoride
We apply fluoride gel or varnish to strengthen the enamel in people at higher risk of decay, children and adults.
Sealants
A thin layer that seals the grooves of children's back teeth so plaque doesn't build up and decay doesn't appear.
Dental sealantsGum care
We detect and treat gum inflammation before it progresses and causes tooth loss.
PeriodonticsProtective guards
A custom guard protects the teeth from wear if you clench, or from knocks if you play contact sports.
BruxismPrevention at every stage of life
Children
First visit with the first tooth. Sealants, fluoride and good habits from an early age at Arcdental, with PADI for children aged 6 to 15.
Teenagers
Bite check-ups, sealants on permanent molars and extra care if they wear braces.
Adults
Regular check-ups and cleanings to prevent decay, gingivitis and periodontitis.
Pregnancy
Hormonal changes make the gums more sensitive: a check-up and good hygiene during pregnancy are advisable.
Braces and implants
They need more careful hygiene and more frequent cleanings to avoid gum inflammation.
Older adults
Attention to dry mouth, root decay and dentures. More information on dentist for older adults.
What is a preventive visit like?
Check-up
We examine your teeth, gums and the rest of the mouth and take X-rays if needed.
Cleaning and fluoride
We remove tartar and plaque and, if you are at higher risk of decay, apply fluoride to strengthen the enamel.
Check-up plan
We give you hygiene advice and tell you how often you should come back, according to your risk.
Your prevention at home
What you do every day matters as much as your visits:
- Brush for two minutes, in the morning and before bed.
- Replace your toothbrush every three months.
- Don't rinse with water straight after brushing, so the fluoride can work.
- Have sweets with meals, not between them.
- If you notice bleeding, sensitivity or a sore that doesn't heal, don't wait for your check-up.
Early detection is prevention too
At every check-up we also examine the tongue, palate, cheeks and gums. This lets us detect lesions that should be monitored early, including oral cancer, where early detection is key.
If you notice a sore, patch or lump in your mouth that doesn't go away within two weeks, book an appointment even if your check-up isn't due.
Our preventive dentistry team
Prevention is led by the dentists and hygienists at Clínicas Udemax, for adults and children, at our three clinics in Palma.
Where we provide preventive care
Choose the clinic that suits you best: Udemax Miramar, Emardental or, for children, Arcdental.
Preventive dentistry
Udemax Miramar
Outpatient department, Hospital Juaneda Miramar
Camí de la Vileta, 30 · 07011 Palma
- Monday to Thursday
- 9:00–13:00 · 16:00–20:00
- Friday
- 9:00–20:00
By car
Paid parking at the Hospital Juaneda Miramar car park, a one-minute walk away, plus street parking. There is also free parking on Camí de la Vileta, about a 10-minute walk away.
Go to the car parkBy bus
EMT bus routes 6, 8 and 29, stopping at "Policlínica", in front of the hospital.
View bus routeBy taxi
Taxi ranks at Camí de la Vileta, 51 and Carrer de Pasqual Ribot, 1.
Preventive dentistry
Emardental
Carrer d’Alfons el Magnànim, 2, ground floor
Bons Aires · 07004 Palma
- Monday to Thursday
- 9:00–13:00 · 16:00–20:00
- Friday
- 9:00–13:00
By car
Street parking and the Santa Pagesa underground pay car park (Carrer d’Ausiàs March, 26), a 4-minute walk away. There is also a pay car park at s’Escorxador, about a 5-minute walk away.
Go to the car parkBy bus
EMT bus routes 12, 20, 24 and 40, stopping at "Pl. d’Abú Yahya", "Alfons el Magnànim" or "31 de desembre".
View bus routeBy taxi
Taxi rank at Plaça d’Abú Yahya, 2.
Preventive dentistry
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 preventive dentistry
What is preventive dentistry?
It is the set of care and treatments that stop decay and gum problems appearing, or detect them so early that they can be treated simply.
How often should I see the dentist?
Generally every 6 to 12 months for a check-up and cleaning. If you are at higher risk of decay or gum problems, we will recommend coming more often.
What does a preventive visit include?
A full check-up, a professional cleaning if you need one, fluoride if you are at risk of decay and hygiene advice tailored to you.
Is fluoride useful for adults?
Yes. Fluoride strengthens enamel at any age, and in adults with frequent decay, dry mouth or receding gums it is especially useful.
What are dental sealants?
A thin layer applied to the grooves of children’s back teeth so plaque doesn’t build up. It is quick, painless and greatly reduces the risk of decay.
How can I prevent decay?
By brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between your teeth, limiting sugar between meals and attending your check-ups.
How can I prevent gum problems?
With good daily cleaning, including between the teeth, not smoking and regular professional cleanings. If your gums bleed, see us.
How much does preventive dentistry cost?
It depends on what you need at each visit. Your first visit is free, and if you need any treatment we give you a detailed quote.