As the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, I see first-hand how the sensory sensitivities can affect dental visits. The dentist’s office is full of sensory input, and when properly managed, even children on the spectrum can visit the dentist without becoming anxious and overwhelmed. The goal of this blog is to help parents and dental care providers understand the unique approach required to offer dental care for special needs children. From the pre-appointment preparations to the patience and understanding in the dentist’s chair, you’ll learn the techniques to make every visit to the dentist a happy one for kids with autism spectrum disorders.
Posted on: 2 May 2018
When you want a better-looking smile, there are a lot of tricks you can do to make your teeth look better temporarily and to make them look better permanently. Some of these tricks you will be able to do at home, while others you will need to turn to your dentist for help with. This article will introduce you to some things that can be done to improve your smile or to help you keep it looking great.
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Posted on: 2 April 2018
Your child may have recently noticed extra teeth growing in behind his or her baby teeth. After telling you about this, it's something you may think of as a strange phenomenon, but it happens more often than a lot of parents realize. When adult teeth start pushing through the gums before baby teeth have fallen out, the problem is often referred to as over-retained teeth. It might not seem like that big of a deal, but you'll need to bring your child into the dental office to meet with a children's dental care specialist.
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Posted on: 6 March 2018
Today, many dentists push dental implants over dental bridges, and there are many situations when dental implants are the better option. There are also situations when a person would benefit more by choosing a dental bridge rather than an implant. Here are several situations in which a person might be better off choosing dental bridges instead of implants.
When they want to save money
One of the reasons people choose bridges over implants is to save money.
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Posted on: 10 February 2018
If you don't like the look of your teeth, you need to talk to your dentist about porcelain veneers. Once you have your porcelain veneers, your teeth will look dazzling, and you'll enjoy smiling again. Here are just four of the many reasons why porcelain veneers are right for you.
They Hide a Multitude of Dental Problems
If you've got defects with your teeth that you're not happy with, porcelain veneers may be the answer.
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