We recommend bringing your child for their first dental visit by age 2, or earlier if you have any concerns. Early visits help your child become comfortable with the dental environment and allow us to monitor tooth development, check for early decay, and provide dietary and hygiene advice. At R&H Dental Marbella, we make first visits fun and stress-free, building positive associations that last a lifetime.

These early visits are short and gentle — typically just a quick look, a ride in the chair, and a chat about brushing. The goal is familiarity, not treatment. By the time your child needs their first filling or cleaning, they'll already feel at ease in the dental chair. Our team has extensive experience with children of all ages, including anxious or special-needs patients.

Children's dental needs range from preventive care (check ups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and fissure sealants) to restorative treatments (fillings, crowns for baby teeth, and space maintainers). At R&H Dental, we prioritise preventive care to minimise the need for treatment, but when intervention is needed, our gentle approach ensures your child remains calm and comfortable throughout.

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Check ups and cleanings: establishing healthy habits early
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Fissure sealants: protective coatings on back teeth to prevent decay
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Fluoride treatments: strengthening enamel against cavities
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Fillings: tooth-coloured composite restorations when needed
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  Orthodontic assessment: early evaluation for alignment issues

Children's Dental Care at R&H Dental

From first visits to orthodontic guidance — comprehensive care for your child's developing smile

Why Baby Teeth Matter

Baby teeth are not just for eating — they act as space maintainers for permanent teeth and are critical to your child's future dental health

More than just eating

Taking care of your child's teeth and mouth is an investment in their future well-being. If they develop the right habits now, including regular preventive visits to their dentist, they will have fewer problems when they are older. Baby teeth serve a crucial role beyond helping children eat — they act as 'space maintainers', holding the correct spaces needed for permanent teeth to erupt in the correct positions.

The risk of early tooth loss

If a baby tooth is lost prematurely due to a large cavity or early extraction, the surrounding teeth can shift into the gap. This significantly increases the chance that your child will need orthodontics during adolescence, as their permanent teeth won't have room to erupt into their ideal positions. Preventing cavities and maintaining baby teeth until they fall out naturally is one of the best investments you can make in your child's future smile.

Preventive Care & Check ups

Regular check ups, professional cleanings, and fluoride treatments to keep your child's teeth healthy and catch problems early

Early dental visits

Children should have their first dental visit by their first birthday or within six months after their first tooth appears. Early dental visits help establish good oral hygiene habits, allow us to monitor tooth development, and help your child become comfortable in the dental environment. We make every visit fun and positive to build a lifetime of good dental habits.

Prevention is key

Our preventive programme for children includes thorough but gentle cleanings, fluoride treatments to strengthen enamel, dietary advice to minimise cavity risk, and personalised brushing and flossing instruction. We also offer fissure sealants — thin protective coatings applied to the biting surfaces of back teeth — which are highly effective at preventing cavities in the deep grooves where bacteria love to hide.

Treatments for Children

From fillings and space maintainers to pediatric root canals — gentle, expert treatment when your child needs it

Fillings & restorations

When a cavity does develop, we treat it promptly with tooth-coloured composite fillings. For baby teeth, we use techniques specifically designed for children's smaller teeth and shorter attention spans. We are gentle, patient, and experienced with young patients. If decay reaches the nerve of a baby tooth, a pulpotomy (pediatric root canal) can save the tooth and maintain the space until the permanent tooth is ready to come through.

Space maintainers

If a baby tooth is lost early, space maintainers are dental devices used to hold the gap open for the permanent tooth. They prevent neighbouring teeth from shifting into the space and causing alignment problems. This relatively simple device can save your child from needing extensive orthodontic treatment later. Dr. Adrian, our orthodontist, will assess whether a space maintainer is needed.

Orthodontics & Sports Guards

Early orthodontic guidance to channel facial bone growth, plus professional sports mouth guards for active children

Early orthodontic assessment

Orthodontic assessment in childhood can identify problems early and take advantage of natural facial bone growth to guide teeth and jaws into better alignment. Early intervention (interceptive orthodontics) can sometimes prevent the need for more complex treatment during the teenage years. We recommend an orthodontic check up around age 7 so our orthodontist can assess whether early treatment would be beneficial.

Professional sports mouth guards

For children involved in sports, we provide professional custom-fitted mouth guards like those used by professional athletes. Unlike over-the-counter 'boil and bite' guards, our custom guards fit precisely, offer superior protection, and don't interfere with breathing or speaking. They are the most effective way to prevent dental injuries during contact sports, cycling, skateboarding, and other activities.

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Children's Dentistry Pricing

Affordable preventive and restorative care for children of all ages

Dental Check-Up (returning patient — children) from €40

Children's clean & polish (12 and under) from €69

Children's fillings from €109

Fissure sealants (per tooth) from €45

For a children's clean and polish (12 years and under)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

A pediatric root canal, also known as a pulpotomy, is a dental procedure to treat infection or decay that has reached the pulp (nerve) of a child's tooth. Your child might need one if they have a deep cavity or trauma to the tooth that causes pain, sensitivity, or infection. At R&H Dental Marbella, it's important to address these issues promptly to save the tooth and prevent further complications — preserving the baby tooth maintains the space for the permanent tooth.

Space maintainers are dental devices used to hold space for permanent teeth when a baby tooth is lost prematurely. They are necessary if a child loses a tooth early due to decay, injury, or other issues, to prevent neighbouring teeth from shifting into the space and causing alignment problems. At R&H Dental Marbella, space maintainers help ensure there is enough room for the permanent teeth to come in properly.

Ensure they brush their teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily, and maintain a healthy diet low in sugary snacks and drinks. Limit juice and sweetened beverages, especially between meals. Regular dental check ups and cleanings at R&H Dental Marbella are essential for maintaining good oral health and catching any potential issues early. We're happy to give you and your child personalised brushing instruction.

Children should have their first dental visit by their first birthday or within six months after their first tooth appears. Early dental visits at R&H Dental Marbella help establish good oral hygiene habits, allow the dentist to monitor development, and help your child become comfortable with dental visits from a young age.

Rinse their mouth with warm water, floss gently to remove any trapped food, and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling if needed. Over-the-counter children's pain medication may help alleviate discomfort. Schedule a dental appointment as soon as possible to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment — don't wait, as tooth pain in children can escalate quickly.

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