Children's dentistry

Children's dentistry in the Philippines: prices, rules and booking

Updated 4 November 2026

Private children's dental clinics quote each treatment separately, and the only fixed fee we found is a ₱200 application fee at a public children's hospital's pediatric dentistry division, according to its published information in November 2026. Describe your child's age and problem in a BlaBlaPrice request to get an offer for the treatment you need.

What the price depends on

• the child's age and the tooth or teeth involved
• the treatment: check-up, filling, extraction or preventive care
• pain relief or sedation if the child is anxious
• the dentist's experience with children
• the city or area you live in

Rules for a children's dentist

A dentist in the Philippines needs a licence in dentistry from the Professional Regulation Commission. Pediatric dentists can also complete accredited advanced training in pediatric dentistry, and a clinic can show that qualification, so ask about it at the first visit. For a public children's hospital, the application needs a form, a letter addressed to the Executive Director, and the ₱200 fee, so bring the documents on the first visit.

Timing with the school year and the weather

The Philippines has no winter, so dental work is not limited by cold weather. The school calendar and the rainy months do affect how easily a family can travel to a clinic. Book a morning slot on a school holiday or before school days, and avoid travelling on heavy rain days. Ask the clinic how long each visit takes, so you can plan the day.

How children's dental care is booked in the cities

Clinics in Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Cebu City and Davao City take bookings for consultations, and treatment is often planned in steps. Ask each clinic for the fee for each step before treatment starts, so you can compare options and plan payments.

What to write in your request

Give your child's age, the problem, the tooth or teeth involved and the treatment you expect. Say whether your child has pain, needs sedation or is anxious, which city or area you are in, when you prefer to come, and your budget in ₱. Mention any special needs, because clinics plan longer visits for children who need them.

Through BlaBlaPrice you describe your child's needs in your own words. The AI reads the request, asks what is missing and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the Philippines, then shows the prices and clinics it found. Dental clinics registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their own offer and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. See also Dentistry and how BlaBlaPrice works.