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Pediatric dentistry in Valencia is the dental specialty dedicated to the care, maintenance and prevention of children’s oral health from the first months of life through adolescence.
Many parents do not know when to take their child to the dentist for the first time, or believe that baby teeth do not require attention because “they will fall out anyway”. That mistake can have serious consequences: an untreated cavity in a primary tooth can affect the permanent tooth developing underneath, alter the space available for proper eruption and lead to malocclusion problems that later require orthodontics. Early prevention is always simpler and less costly than treatment.
Clínica Dental Asensio has themed and relaxing spaces designed for our youngest patients, including 3D glasses that reduce anxiety during treatment. Our team specialised in pediatric dentistry in Valencia, led by Dr. Lucía Asensio Romero, knows the child behaviour management techniques that make it possible to carry out treatments painlessly and without the child developing fear of the dentist.
When should a child go to the dentist for the first time?
The recommendation of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Dentistry is to schedule the first visit when the child turns one year old or when the first teeth erupt, whichever comes first. During that first check-up, the pediatric dentist evaluates maxillary and mandibular growth, proper eruption of the baby teeth and rules out the presence of cavities or developmental anomalies. It is not a treatment visit, but rather an assessment and a way for the child to become familiar with the clinic environment.
From that moment on, regular check-ups every six months make it possible to detect any problem at an early stage, apply preventive treatments and reinforce hygiene habits. The sooner this routine is established, the greater the chance that the child will reach adolescence without cavities and without fear of the dentist.
Pediatric dentistry treatments in Valencia
The pediatric dentistry team at Clínica Dental Asensio offers all the treatments needed to maintain and restore children’s oral health, adapted to each stage of development:
| Treatment | What it is for | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Prophylaxis and hygiene instructions | Professional cleaning and education in brushing habits | Preventive |
| Fissure sealants | Protects the pits and fissures of molars against cavities | Preventive |
| Fluoride application | Strengthens enamel and reduces the risk of cavities | Preventive |
| Cavity treatment | Removes infection and restores the affected tooth | Restorative |
| Pulpotomy and pulpectomy | Nerve treatment in baby teeth when decay has advanced | Restorative |
| Space maintainers | Preserves the space of a prematurely lost baby tooth until the permanent one erupts | Functional |
| Study of dental anomalies | Detects changes in the number, shape or position of teeth | Diagnostic |
| Pediatric dental emergencies | Trauma, avulsions and acute pain in children | Urgent |
For children with anxiety or who require more complex treatments, we offer conscious sedation with nitrous oxide, a safe and reversible method that relaxes the child without loss of consciousness and allows treatment to be carried out completely painlessly.
Cavities in baby teeth: why they cannot be ignored
Childhood tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in childhood. Baby teeth are not “temporary teeth” in the sense that their condition does not matter: they preserve space for permanent teeth, are involved in chewing, speech and jaw development. A cavity in a primary tooth that is not treated can lead to infection, abscess, premature tooth loss and, consequently, a lack of space for the permanent tooth developing behind it.
Factors that increase the risk of childhood cavities include prolonged bottle use with sugary liquids —especially at night—, nighttime breastfeeding beyond 12 months without subsequent hygiene, frequent consumption of juices and sugary snacks, and insufficient dental hygiene. The pediatric dentist can identify these risk factors and provide parents with specific preventive guidelines adapted to each child’s situation. If you want to know more about how decay affects young children, we recommend reading our article on childhood tooth decay.
Our dental clinic for children in Valencia
Clínica Dental Asensio has redesigned its facilities with pediatric patients especially in mind. Themed and relaxing spaces, 3D glasses during treatment, and the progressive presentation protocol for instruments —known as “tell-show-do”— are tools our team uses so that every child develops a positive relationship with dental care from the very first visit.
We suggest that parents begin visits when the child is young, before any problem exists, so that the clinic is associated with a pleasant experience rather than with pain or urgency. If you want to learn more about how to detect dental problems in children before they worsen, you can read our article on how to detect children’s dental problems.
For children who also need correction of tooth position or jaw development, our team of children’s orthodontics in Valencia works in coordination with the pediatric dentistry department to offer a comprehensive treatment plan.
Frequently asked questions about pediatric dentistry in Valencia
At what age can a child be taken to the dentist?
The first visit is recommended at one year of age or when the first teeth erupt. The sooner, the better: an early visit helps familiarise the child with the environment and allows preventive measures to be applied before problems appear.
Do pediatric dentistry treatments hurt?
Preventive treatments —sealants, fluoride, check-ups— are completely painless. For treatments that require anaesthesia, our team uses child-specific techniques that minimise discomfort. In cases of greater anxiety or more complex treatment, we offer conscious sedation with nitrous oxide.
Do cavities in baby teeth need to be treated?
Yes, always. An untreated cavity in a baby tooth can become infected, cause acute pain and affect the permanent tooth developing underneath. In addition, premature loss of a baby tooth can close the space needed for proper eruption of the permanent tooth.
What is a space maintainer and when is it needed?
It is a fixed or removable device that occupies the space left by a baby tooth lost too early, preventing neighbouring teeth from shifting and blocking eruption of the permanent tooth. It is indicated when a child loses a primary tooth prematurely due to decay, trauma or extraction.
Is nitrous oxide safe for children?
Yes. Nitrous oxide is the most widely used sedation method in pediatric dentistry worldwide. It is safe, reversible and fast-acting: the child remains conscious and cooperative throughout treatment, and its effects disappear completely within a few minutes after the mask is removed.
How much does a pediatric dentistry check-up cost in Valencia?
At Clínica Dental Asensio we offer a free first pediatric dentistry visit. To check the cost of specific treatments, call 96 382 55 77 or request information through the contact form.