Pediatric dentistry
Children's dentistry in Barcelona runs on a simple principle: the first visits should be boring. Public healthcare covers children's dental care in Catalunya, and private pediatric clinics complete the picture.
When to start
With the first teeth or the first birthday, whichever comes first — earlier than most parents assume. Early boring visits prevent later frightening ones.
Public coverage
Catalunya's public system runs a children's dental program with check-ups and basic treatments at schools and centers; ask at your CAP health center what your child is entitled to.
Choosing a private clinic
Look for short appointments, tell-show-do methods and no treatment in the first visit. A clinic that lets you stay in the room passes the first test.