Paediatric Dentistry is the speciality responsible for the prevention and treatment of oral cavity diseases in children. Our objective is not only to treat our children, but also to educate and motivate the child, as well as their parents, towards good oral hygiene. It is one of the most important areas of dental medicine, as it is dedicated to human beings from the moment of their birth. Also, it focuses its attention on the child, the future of our Planet. When should one have the first appointment with a Paediatric Dentist? The first visit to this specialist should be at around one year of age, when the first teeth emerge.

The monitoring and treatment of baby teeth is fundamental for correct phonetics, chewing and aesthetic function, but also to diagnose and prevent potential problems, guaranteeing healthy teeth. Fear and anxiety are very much associated with going to the dentist, and the paediatric dentist’s role is to make the appointment more fun and calm.

The paediatric dentist has the necessary knowledge to intervene early on in some alterations of the correct position of the teeth, and prevent malocclusions.