Last fact-checked: 21 July 2021

Keep on top of your oral health with some inexpensive fillings while on holiday in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.

Find out how you can combine your dental care while sunning yourself in the Canaries, or in combination with major dental work where your savings can run into the four figures!

In fact, waiting lists to see an NHS dentist are now the longest on record, which is forcing Brits to pay unnecessarily high out-of-pocket expenses with private dentists.

There is, however, an alternative, one which involves a four-hour flight and plenty of time on the beach, dining at waterside seafood restaurants or exploring ancient ruins on the island of Gran Canaria.

Alongside the myriad of other treatments available here, dental fillings are an important procedure that are used to fill in a tooth following damage or decay; they are generally indicated when cavities are present on the surface of teeth.

It is considered a preventative procedure in that it protects a tooth from bacteria infiltration as well as other corrosive substances, thus preventing more serious problems down the line.

Fillings at our dentists in Las Palmas can be made from:

• Dental amalgam
• Composite
• Ceramic
• Zirconia
• Precious metals, like gold

Find out more about receiving fillings as a dental tourist in Spain.

How Long Will I Need to Stay in Las Palmas for Fillings?

Your appointment (including a check-up and general evaluation) should last no more than an hour, with the actual procedure taking as little as 15 minutes:

• A local anesthetic may be administered to numb the area
• The dentist will then remove the damaged parts of the tooth, which will be prepared for the filling
• The filling is placed inside the tooth before being shaped, smoothed and polished to look as natural as possible (unless you’re after the “ Goldie” look, that is!)
• The dentist will make any adjustments as necessary.

Below is an estimated price table of the price of fillings in Spain vs UK prices:

Check out three trusted clinics in Las Palmas for dental fillings:

• Clinica Dental Ivette Diaz
• Dr Dario Castro Dental Clinic
• Clinica Dental GEO

For more choices, see Dental Departures' island-wide list of dentists in Gran Canaria.

Don’t want to travel all the way to Gran Canaria just for fillings? Then why not take advantage of the substantially lower prices on a range of other treatments, such as:

• Dental veneers
• Professional cleaning, polishing and scaling
• Laser teeth whitening
• Dental crowns
• Bonding
• Inlays/onlays
• Sealants
• Dental bridges
• Diagnostic tests, such as CT scanning
• Night guards

Las Palmas is the capital city of Gran Canaria, the most visited and populous island of Spain’s Canary archipelago.

Despite being the ninth-largest city in Spain, Las Palmas is actually geographically closer to Marrakesh than Madrid, with its location off the North African coast taking around four hours to reach by plane from the UK.

Packed full of shopping options, hotels, cafes, bars and a few interesting historical sites around the old town area of Vegueta, Las Palmas is well worth a few days of your holiday time, even if you plan to stay closer to one of the island’s more popular holiday resorts (most are within a 40-minute drive).

Find out more about traveling to Las Palmas and Gran Canaria here.

Can I Fly to Las Palmas?

Non-stop flights from across Europe and the British Isles are available on a daily basis. Wizz Air, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, EasyJet and British Airways fly direct from the following cities:

• London (Stansted, Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton)
• Bristol
• Manchester
• Leeds
• Newcastle
• Birmingham
• Nottingham
• Edinburgh
• Glasgow
• Belfast
• Dublin

How Much Do Flights to Las Palmas Cost?

Return flights can be found on Skyscanner for as little as EUR 80 return and as much as EUR 300, the latter being with British Airways.

Average prices from the UK are between EUR 100 and EUR 200.

Where to Stay in Las Palmas?

Popular beach areas around Las Palmas are:

• Playa de la Laja
• Playa de la Puntilla
• Playa de las Alcaravaneras
• Playa de las Canteras

The majority of basic but modern double rooms cost between EUR 30–70, while higher-end beach view resorts are typically EUR 80–200.

For a little more space, take a look at the range of holiday rentals on Airbnb (Gran Canaria) , with some impressive whole apartments to rent from as little as EUR 50 per night.

What Else Is There to Do in Las Palmas?

See below for a rundown of the most popular activities and sights to see in Las Palmas:

• The oldest part of the city at Vegueta, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Visit Casa de Cólon
• Parque Doramas park
• Playa Del Inglés for nightlife
• Playa de las Canteras
• Seafood dining in Alcaravaneras
• Scuba diving
• Playa de las Alcaravaneras (beach)

Book your appointment for dental fillings in Las Palmas by calling our Customer Care Team for free; you can also get a personalised quote via email, with no upfront charges when you book through Dental Departures.

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