Children's Dentistry in Marbella

Paediatric dental societies recommend scheduling a child's first dental check-up when the first baby teeth erupt or around their first birthday. This early visit to our clinic in Marbella allows us to check the healthy development of your child's mouth, answer parents' questions about brushing and diet, and help your child feel comfortable in the dental environment from an early age.

As a general guideline, we advise checking children's oral health every six months, as teeth and jaws change rapidly during childhood and tooth replacement. However, the paediatric dentist will tailor the frequency to your child's individual caries risk, oral hygiene and jaw growth, coordinating an assessment for children's orthodontics whenever appropriate.

Yes, evaluating and treating decay in primary (baby) teeth in time is essential. Even though baby teeth will eventually fall out, an untreated cavity can progress quickly, cause pain or infection and affect the permanent tooth developing underneath. Primary teeth also play a vital role in chewing, speech development and holding the space needed for adult teeth.

Fissure sealants consist of a thin protective resin coating applied quickly and painlessly over the deep grooves on the chewing surfaces of back teeth, without drilling the enamel. They are commonly recommended shortly after the eruption of the first and second permanent molars in children at risk of cavities, making brushing easier and helping prevent bacterial build-up.

We recommend speaking about the appointment naturally and positively, explaining that the dentist will count and check their teeth to keep their smile healthy. Avoid words that may cause worry—such as 'pain' or 'injection'—and never use a dental visit as a punishment. At DentalGlow we have a dedicated children's waiting area and take all the time needed for a calm first visit.