The first visit to the children's dentist
We recommend a first visit around your child's first birthday or when the first teeth come through and, from then on, a check-up once a year. The first appointment is simply about getting acquainted: your child gets to know the clinic, climbs into the chair, counts their teeth with us and goes home happy. There is no rush and, if need be, we spread it over several short visits.
PADI programme: free dental care from age 6 to 15
We are part of PADI (Programa de Atención Dental Infantil, the children's dental care programme) run by the Servei de Salut de les Illes Balears (IB-Salut), the Balearic health service. Thanks to this public programme, children in the Balearic Islands receive free basic dental care from 1 January of the year they turn 6 until 31 December of the year they turn 15.
- How it works: families choose a dentist from the list of PADI-approved dentists (you can choose us) and book directly by calling the clinic.
- What it includes: one check-up a year and the basic treatments covered by the programme, such as fillings or extractions, as well as oral hygiene advice for children and their families.
- What it doesn't include: some treatments, such as orthodontics, fall outside the programme. If your child needs one of them, we explain it beforehand and give you a written quote.
If you have any questions about PADI, call us and we will explain how it works.
Children's dental treatments
- Check-ups and cleanings adapted to each age.
- Fluoride application to strengthen the enamel.
- Treating decay in baby teeth: fillings, pulpotomies and paediatric crowns.
- Monitoring growth and the bite, with early orthodontic treatment where appropriate.
- Dental injuries: urgent care after falls and knocks.
Why treat baby teeth if they are going to fall out?
Baby teeth hold the space for the adult teeth, allow your child to chew and speak properly and, if they become infected, can damage the permanent tooth growing underneath. Looking after them means looking after your child's future smile.
Advice for parents
Brush from the very first tooth with the right amount of fluoride toothpaste, limit sugary snacks between meals and never use a visit to the dentist as a threat. We will take care of the rest.
What you gain
- A settling-in first visit, with no treatment
- PADI programme: free care from age 6 to 15
- Monitoring of growth and the bite
- Same-day care for dental injuries
Frequently asked questions about children's dentistry in Santa Maria del Camí
At what age should a child first go to the dentist?
Ideally around their first birthday, and by the age of three at the latest. From then on, a check-up once a year.
What is PADI and how can I use it?
It is the IB-Salut children's dental care programme (Programa de Atención Dental Infantil): free basic dental care for children aged 6 to 15 in the Balearic Islands. We are part of the programme, so all you have to do is call us and book an appointment for your child.
What should I do if my child is afraid of the dentist?
Tell us. We schedule short settling-in visits with no treatment, use simple language and go at your child's pace. Most children lose their fear within one or two visits.
Can baby teeth be filled?
Yes, and it is important to do so to avoid pain, infection and early loss of the tooth.