pediatric dentistry for
Anxiety, Autism & Special Needs

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Dental Anxiety

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special care for special smiles

Each child has unique needs. We love serving those with developmental disabilities, behavioral or sensory issues, anxiety, or physical limitations. We specialize in treating children who need a little extra care.

special care for special smiles

Each child has unique needs, and we love serving those with developmental disabilities, behavioral or sensory issues, anxiety, or physical limitations. We specialize in treating children who need a little extra care.

understanding

We’ve created a safe space with no judgment. Whether your child has never been to the dentist or has multiple cavities, we welcome everyone at every stage and treat them with respect and kindness.

personalized visits

During your child’s visit, our team will speak with the parents or caregivers to create a personalized treatment plan. We discuss how we can best tailor the experience to prevent triggers and create a calming environment.

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special care for special smiles

special needs

No matter what condition your child has, we can’t wait to serve them with compassion and understanding. Let us walk with you and your child through their personalized dental experience as we create a trusting relationship with consistently comfortable care. Many children with special needs are more susceptible to oral health issues. That’s why we tailor each visit and help your child create healthy hygiene habits specific to their needs to maintain their beautiful smile.

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anxiety

Anxiety can affect many aspects of a child’s life including going to the dentist. If your child has had a negative past experience, poor dental check-ups, or doesn’t understand what’s happening during treatment, they could be more susceptible to dental anxiety. Our trained clinicians strive to create a serene environment with advanced technology for less invasive and more efficient solutions. With open communication and education, our goal is to decrease those anxious feelings and replace them with positive experiences.

autism

For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a dental visit involves many new and overwhelming sights, sounds, smells, or stimuli. That’s why many children with ASD don’t receive the dental care they need. We lessen as much sensory overload as possible by reducing bright lights, equipment sounds, and strong smells to create a safe and relaxing environment. Providing consistent care, we explain procedures first and make sure they know what to expect every step of the way.