SPECIAL NEEDS DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN BELLAIRE
Comfort, Care & Compassion for Special Smiles
As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Lydia has extensive experience treating children with special needs in Bellaire. Plus, as a mother of four, she believes that every child deserves to have a comfortable and positive dental experience, and healthcare providers on their team that truly care. If your child has a developmental disability, sensory sensitivities, is on the autism spectrum, or experiences any other barrier that makes visiting the dentist fear or anxiety-inducing, call our office today.
Why Choose Wildflower Pediatric Dentistry for Special Needs Dentistry?
- Knowledgeable Pediatric Dentist with Specialty Training
- We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance & Medicaid
- Sedation Options That Lead to Calm Dental Appointments
Special Needs Present Unique Oral Challenges
Children with disabilities, including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism, experience unique hurdles that can make accessing quality dental care difficult. Whether it’s not having access to a knowledgeable pediatric dentist or dental hygiene products that they can use, children with special needs are often at a higher risk of dental problems like cavities, bite misalignment, teeth grinding, and tooth loss.
How Do We Help Our Patients with Special Needs Feel Comfortable?
Dr. Lydia has worked with hundreds of young patients with developmental and intellectual disabilities and offers accommodation and services so that visiting the dentist is always reliably comfortable. In addition to making sure your child’s unique needs are met at every visit, we also offer multiple types of dental sedation, including hospital sedation.
Dental Tips for Children with Special Needs
One of the best ways to keep cavities and other dental problems away is with a good at-home oral hygiene routine. Dr. Lydia advises brushing your child’s teeth twice a day for two minutes using fluoride toothpaste, flossing daily, and rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash at least once a day. Our team can provide some additional tips to keep your favorite smile healthy at your child’s next checkup and cleaning!