Children with special needs

Oral health is a vital component of healthy daily living, but for some children with special needs, establishing a good oral health routine can be difficult. With patience, perseverance and determination, many of these challenges can be overcome. Children with special needs may experience more dental problems due to sensitivities around the mouth, diet, difficulty with brushing, and difficulty accessing dental care. Furthermore, many are seldom able to verbalize complaints about any dental problems they may be experiencing. It is for these reasons that establishing good oral habits at home and taking your child for regular dental check-ups are essential for optimal overall health.

American Pediatric Sedation Center’s dental team takes pride in our ability to care for special needs patients, and we continually educate ourselves in order to serve our patients with the highest standard of care. We recommend children with special needs be seen in the morning when they are well rested and more cooperative.

At American Pediatric Sedation Center, we practice sedation dentistry with a board-certified pediatric dentist who has a sedation license along with a physician anesthesiologist. The goal of sedation is to have all of the child’s dental treatment completed in one appointment, with the child being relaxed and having little to no recollection of the procedure itself. In this way, the patient can have a positive experience while visiting the dentist and furthermore, since treatment can be completed in one visit, it allows treatment to be completed in a timely manner so that cavities don’t progress.