Overcoming Challenging Dental Visits for Patients with Special Needs

Special Needs Dentist in St. Louis

We specialize in dentistry for patients with physical, medical, developmental, and cognitive conditions that limit their ability to receive proper care. Approximately 20% of the population in the U.S. have some disability that affects their daily lives. For more than half of these individuals, their disability level is considered severe. From children to older ones, …

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Updated: August 31, 2023

How We Provide Special Care Dentistry to Children with Special Needs

Special Needs Dentist St. Louis

We understand the unique challenges for patients with special needs, and we strive to make each child feel comfortable, safe, and welcome. Every child deserves to have a happy and healthy smile! At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we value every patient who walks through our doors, from toddlers to teens. Children with special needs often …

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Updated: August 31, 2023

How Childrens’ Mental Health Disorders Affect Their Oral Health

Special Needs Dentist in St. Louis

When it comes to maintaining good oral health for your child, you are not alone. We are here to help! Mental health affects the health of the entire body, including oral health. Children with mental health disorders are more likely to suffer from oral health conditions such as cavities and gum disease. Oral health affects …

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Updated: August 31, 2023

Dental Treatment for Patients with Asperger’s Syndrome

Dentist for Asperger's Syndrome

At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we are a haven for all our patients, especially those needing extra attention and care. It’s common for many patients to feel threatened when going to the dentist. Many people struggle to sit through a single visit. This is especially true for patients with Asperger’s Syndrome. They are generally unable …

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Updated: August 31, 2023

Helping Children with Autism Get the Best Dental Care

Dental Care for Patients with Autism

For a child with autism, sedation dentistry may be the only way he or she can have their needed dental treatments. Oral care for children with autism is not much different from that of other children. However, children with autism often have a difficult time communicating, which can make cooperation when visiting the dentist challenging. …

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Updated: February 2, 2022

Oral Care for Patients with Intellectual Disability

Dentist for Child with Mental Disabilities

With perseverance, patience, and determination, many of the challenges associated with intellectual disabilities can be overcome when it comes to oral health. Providing oral care to children or adults with intellectual disabilities requires adaptation of your everyday skills. Intellectual disability is a disorder of mental and adaptive functioning; it is not a disease or a …

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Updated: September 28, 2022