Although Spain has a national health service to which members of EU countries are entitled to free treatment – this does not include the use of dentists.
However if you have an emergency go to the nearest Spanish hospital as they usually have a dentist on hand purely for emergency dental treatment.
Just say “necesito un dentista” which means “I need a dentist.”
You will need to pay for your visit to the dentist in Spain or have private dental health insurance in Spain.
Even if you work in Spain and pay into the social security system – you will still need to pay to visit the dentist. You can opt to pay into a private health scheme which will cover your dental treatment.
There is basically no “free” dental care in Spain.
The EU card only covers medical emergencies , not dental.
What is covered on travel insurance can vary from company to company , This is something between the patient and the insurance company. Normally bills are settled directly with us and a claim is then made From which the client receives a refund from the insurance company.
Costs & Prices
Prices of dental work as compared to northern European countries such as the United Kingdom, is generally acknowledged as being much cheaper.
Indeed many people opt to fly to Spain to have cosmetic dental treatment as it is cost-effective and standards are safe.
We asked a number of different dentists in Spain for their prices and below you will find the average costings.
How much is a filling?
Fillings: For “white” fillings, they vary depending on size and difficulty but average 60-80 Euros.
How much is teeth whitening?
Teeth whitening: Home bleaching in custom made trays : upper/lower jaw 200 Euros.
How much is a standard check-up?
Examination including x-rays and clean (check-up) – usually 60 Euros.
Emergency Dental Care Entitlement
If you are on holiday in Spain and you need urgent treatment from a dentist then it is likely you will need to pay the dentist and claim upon your travel insurance upon return – indeed you should check your policy because you might find it doesn’t cover dental care while abroad.
Dentists in Spain are usually of a very high quality with practices being very good, efficient and with access to the latest in dental technology. This is primarily because the dentist system in Spain is all private encouraging healthy competition.
Typical Services
- Bonding
- Botox
- Check-ups
- Cleaning
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dentures
- Enamel Shaping
- Fillings
- For Weddings
- Gum Contouring
- Implants
- Mouth Guard
- Removable Appliances
- Sealants
- Smile Design
- Veneers
- Whitening
- X-Rays
Where to Find English-Speaking Dentists in Spain
Recommendation of course is always best but failing that try the yellow pages or local newspapers for clinics.
Many dentists will have formerly practised in their home country so if you live on the Costa Blanca coast of Spain you will find many English or English-speaking dentists.
We are now listing dentists and clinics where English is spoken – see below:
Costa del Sol
English Speaking Dentists in Calahonda
English Speaking Dentists in Torremolinos
Costa Blanca
English Speaking Dentists in Benidorm
English Speaking Dentists in Denia
English Speaking Dentists in Torrevieja
Costa Calida/Murcia
English Speaking Dentists in Camposol
English Speaking Dentists in Mazarron
Costa Almeria
English Speaking Dentists in Albox
Costa Brava
English Speaking Dentists in Sitges
Tenerife
English Speaking Dentists in Tenerife
We hope this page on dentists in Costa Blanca and Spain has been of help.
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I had to visit a dentist here on Costa Blanca south in August. My advice – don’t get tooth ache in August! Every dentist was closed for the summer!!! I eventually found a dentist in the la Marina Urb in San Fulgencio: The British Dentist. I explained I had tooth ache and thought I needed a filling. He took a look, said it needs filling, gave me anesthetic shot and got to work. After a while, when he got his hands out of my mouth, he told me he was finished for today and I must come back next week for him to finish completely because “…basically I have done a root canal treatment”
I was still a little gaga from the anesthetic and of course you just do what the dentist advises, and I went back had the job finished and paid the €400 (A big shock – I was expecting a €80 filling!!!)
Now I realise the whole procedure was totally unethical. He didn’t tell me before the treatment what he was going to do, nor did I give my informed consent. This is a BRITISH dentist!!!!! All I can say is BEWARE!!!