Special Needs Dentistry – Dallas, TX
Personalized Care For Every Child
At Midtown Family Dentistry, we understand how challenging it can be to find a practice that offers special needs dentistry in Dallas. Fortunately, our team is equipped to provide the unique accommodations your child needs, regardless of their physical or intellectual disability. From the moment they arrive, we will ensure they remain calm and comfortable, and we’ll explain our recommended treatment to help improve their oral health. Call to schedule an appointment with our team today; let us know how we can make your child’s visit extra special.
Why Choose Midtown Family Dentistry for Special Needs Dentistry?
- Pediatric Dentist & Team of Specialists On Staff
- Evening & Weekend Dental Appointments Available
- Our Dental Team is Bilingual – Clearer Communication
Special Needs Present Unique Oral Challenges
Many things can make maintaining good oral health and hygiene challenging for children with physical and intellectual disabilities. Often requiring more frequent checkups and cleanings, dental visits can be a struggle, depending on how well your child acclimates or reacts to change or new environments.
At Midtown Family Dentistry, we recognize the following challenges might seem difficult to treat, but with our help, we can work toward a healthier smile:
- Late or no tooth eruption
- Teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism)
- Physical or mental limitations that make regular oral hygiene habits difficult
- Severe dental decay
- Missing teeth
- Poor oral development
Children who experience these struggles can find their oral healthcare home right here at Midtown Family Dentistry. We see individuals with:
- Down syndrome
- Cerebral palsy
- Autism
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- ADD/ADHD
- And more
How Do We Help Our Patients with Special Needs Feel Comfortable?
When calling to schedule your child’s appointment, make sure you share their unique needs with our team. This will allow us to create the kind of environment that is conducive to them. If you believe they might benefit from dental sedation, we can discuss their medical history and current medications to ensure it is safe for them to receive it. Our office provides nitrous oxide sedation to help those who need it feel more comfortable in the dentist’s chair.
We’ll be sure not to rush the appointment; instead, we will go at your child’s pace, allowing them to feel at ease in our office and among our team.
Dental Tips for Our Patients with Special Needs
Finding a dentist who offers special needs dentistry no longer has to be difficult, thanks to our Midtown Family Dentistry team. However, we want to do more than improve your child’s smile while they are in our office. We also want to provide helpful tips you can use at home to help maintain their oral health between visits. You can:
- Make sure their regular dental checkups and cleanings are scheduled in advance and keep them. This allows us to carefully monitor their oral health and development over time.
- Seek additional preventive treatment to reduce their risk of cavities, such as fluoride treatment and/or dental sealants.
- Bring your little one in early for this first appointment so that we can establish a baseline and begin developing a healthy relationship with you and your child.
- Find oral hygiene products that work well with your child’s needs (i.e., large brush handle, specific toothpaste flavor they like, water flosser, etc.)
