A child's first visits to the dentist shape their relationship with oral health for life. A child welcomed with gentleness and patience grows into an adult who is not afraid of the dentist.
At Centre Dentaire Medina in Tangier, Dr. Ismail Bouhlal welcomes children — including toddlers — in a reassuring atmosphere, explaining every step in simple words.
Why treat baby teeth?
Baby teeth are not "temporary and unimportant": they allow proper eating and speech, and they hold the place of the permanent teeth. An untreated cavity in a baby tooth can hurt and affect the bud of the permanent tooth underneath.
Our care for children
From a simple get-to-know visit to complete care, everything is adapted to the child’s age:
- A first discovery visit, with no treatment, to get comfortable with the clinic
- Regular check-ups and cavity screening
- Child-friendly cavity treatment
- Brushing and prevention advice, for children and parents
- Monitoring of jaw growth and the arrival of permanent teeth
Our advice to parents
Come early (from the first teeth for an advice visit), talk about the dentist positively, and avoid scary words ("needle", "it won't hurt"…). The team takes care of the rest: here, visits go gently, at the child's pace.
Frequently asked questions
At what age should my child first see a dentist?
Ideally from age 1 to 2 for a familiarisation visit and prevention advice, then regular check-ups. The earlier and calmer the first visit, the better.
My child is afraid of the dentist — what can I do?
It is common and can be overcome. We start with a no-treatment visit, explaining each instrument in simple words. The child moves at their own pace, never forced.
Is children's dental care covered by insurance?
The clinic accepts CNSS, CNOPS and other Moroccan mutuelles. Details and fees are explained during the consultation.