Pediatric Dentistry: Caring for the Smile of the Future
In our dental clinic, pediatric dentistry is not just “treating children’s teeth”; it is a mission to ensure the correct facial, respiratory and dental development of the little ones. We understand that the first experience marks their lifelong relationship with oral health, so we combine clinical excellence with a playful and empathetic environment.
Specialized Treatments and Integral Development Guidance
We accompany your child from their first tooth until adolescence, detecting problems before they become serious pathologies:
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Caries Prevention and Remineralization: Beyond cleaning, we assess each child’s individual risk. We apply high-release fluoride varnishes and state-of-the-art pit and fissure sealants that act as a physical shield, preventing food debris from carburizing in the grooves of the permanent molars.
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Myobrace System (Myofunctional Orthodontics): We are leaders in the use of Myobrace. This technology not only straightens teeth; it re-educates the tongue and facial muscles. By correcting habits such as mouth breathing or atypical swallowing, the bone grows with the proper shape, the teeth find their place naturally and the aesthetics of the child’s facial profile is improved.
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Interceptive Orthodontics (Bone Guidance): We intervene in the growth phase (6-9 years) to expand narrow palates or correct mandibular asymmetries. This prevents extractions of healthy teeth in the future and avoids complex surgeries in adulthood.
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Laser Frenectomy (Ankyloglossia): We diagnose short lingual frenulae that can cause speech difficulties, breastfeeding problems or even incorrect body posture. We perform the correction with laser technology, which means a procedure without bleeding and with an almost immediate recovery.
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Nerve Management in Baby Teeth (Pulpotomy): We safeguard the integrity of primary teeth affected by deep decay. Keeping these teeth healthy is vital, as they function as natural space maintainers and guides for the eruption of permanent teeth.
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Infant and Early Childhood Dentistry: We advise from 6 months on gum hygiene, transition to brushing and control of “early childhood caries”, helping parents to manage the abandonment of the pacifier or bottle in a healthy way.
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Emergency Dental Traumatology: School or sports accidents require an immediate response. We are specialized in the reconstruction of dental fractures and in the reimplantation of permanent teeth that have suffered an avulsion (complete exit by blow).
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Psychological Adjustment and Sedation: We use “tell-show-do” techniques to eliminate anxiety. For highly phobic cases or necessary surgeries, we have supervised conscious sedation protocols, ensuring that the child is relaxed and does not have a negative memory.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is Myobrace better than conventional brackets?
Braces only move the teeth, but do not treat the cause of why they became crooked. Myobrace teaches the child to breathe through the nose and position the tongue correctly. If the muscular cause is treated, the teeth align themselves and are much less likely to become crooked again over the years.
Is it normal for my child's permanent teeth to come in behind the baby teeth?
This is what we call “double row teeth” or shark teeth. It is very common. We evaluate if the baby tooth is mobile; if not, we perform a simple extraction to make way for the permanent tooth and let the tongue push it into its correct position.
What is a cleft palate and how does it affect my child?
It is a narrow, high palate, usually caused by mouth breathing or prolonged pacifier use. This makes no room for the teeth and can cause breathing and sleeping problems. It is easily corrected with interceptive orthodontics before the age of 9.
At what age should you start using fluoride toothpaste?
From the first tooth. The current recommendation is to use 1000 ppm fluoride pastes in a “grain of rice” amount up to 3 years of age, and thereafter increase to 1450 ppm in a “pea” amount. Fluoride is the only element that really hardens the enamel against caries.
How important is the lingual frenulum in language?
A short frenulum prevents the tongue from touching the roof of the mouth, making it difficult to pronounce phonemes such as “r”, “l” or “t”. In addition, since the tongue does not rest on the roof of the mouth, the jaw does not widen properly, causing dental crowding.
How does diet influence tooth decay beyond sugar?
It is not only the sugar, but also the frequency and texture. Sticky foods (pastries, industrial juices) remain adhered to the tooth longer. We recommend encouraging the consumption of foods that require chewing (whole fruit, vegetables), as this stimulates jaw growth.
Do you offer financing options for treatments?
Yes, at Clínica Dental Puchol we offer payment facilities through Kutxabank. We can finance your treatments in a personalized way so you can take care of your dental health with total peace of mind.
The best investment in your health starts today
Early diagnosis not only ensures a beautiful smile, but also healthy bone and respiratory development. Don’t wait until your child has pain or crooked teeth. Book your child’s Comprehensive Child Development Evaluation and let us guide the growth of their smile with Myobrace technology.
Consult our financing conditions with Kutxabank.