Children with Special Needs

Coming to the dentist for a child with special needs may be something the parents and child avoid as too difficult to manage. Everyone needs to look after their dental hygiene and regular dental visits should not be deferred. We have an experienced paediatric dentist who understands how to give special needs children a positive dental experience. Call us, and let us guide you through a stress-free dental experience

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Timing is everything

Children may be better able to cope at particular times of the day, for example first thing in the morning when they aren't tired. Children with ADHD often manage their appointments best soon after taking their medication while their levels are still high. Diabetic children require specific sugar levels at the time of treatment to ensure they feel at their best during their appointment. We can accommodate your schedule so please let us know what suits.

Familiarity breeds comfort

For all children, but especially those with special needs such as autism spectrum disorder, fear of the unknown can create a great barrier to receiving dental care. We often find that if the child has ample opportunity to become familiarised with the dental setting their anxiety levels decrease significantly. Parents are welcome to bring their child in however many times it takes time to explore the clinic, meet staff and be shown the various parts of the dental rooms before any treatment is attempted.

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Let's be flexible

We often have this concept of dental care as being in a specific setting where the child sits in the dental chair and receives treatment in the same fashion as adults. In reality there are many ways that the dental appointment can progress. If the child is in a wheelchair the check up can be performed with the child in their own chair. If the child is too afraid to come into the surgery the check up can be carried out in the waiting room or on the parent's lap. Indeed, there is a range of different ways we can deliver treatment. We are happy to try anything that works!

Work together!

Special needs dentistry is a field which has advanced significantly in the last decade for products and techniques to improve your child's dental care, in the clinic and at home. Talk to your dentist and you will discover how much easier it can be for you to care for your child's teeth more effectively.

Good dental care for your special needs child is always achievable. Let us help you take care of your child's dental health.

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