Special Needs Dentistry

Do you have young children or a loved one with special needs who are unable to cooperate for dental care?

Developmentally disabilities, special needs, and medically compromised individuals suffer from an array of dental problems just like everyone else! From dental abscesses to throbbing pain, cavities and gum disease; everyone requires individual attention and dental care. We are here to help you and your loved one here at The Dental Anesthesia Center.

Dr. Hoffmann and Dr. Thoms complete dental procedures for patients with Special Needs requiring general anesthesia or sedation. Individuals with special physical or mental needs can receive complete dental care in a comfortable setting. Patients with special needs can have a thorough exam that includes taking x-rays and receiving a dental cleaning with general anesthesia. The Dental Anesthesia team is compassionate and here to help patients accomplish dental care that they may have never had before.

Dr. Hoffmann and Dr. Thoms are highly qualified Dental Anesthesiologists, providing care for a wide array of patients in the office, including those with:

• Special Needs
• Down’s Syndrome
• Developmental Disabilities
• Autism
• Angelman Syndrome
• Fragile X Syndrome
• Asperger’s Syndrome
• Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD-NOS)
• Rett syndrome
• Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD )
• Cerebral Palsy
• Alzheimer’s
• Huntington’s Disease
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Dental Phobia
• Dental Anxiety
• Sensitive Gag Reflex
• Inability to Become Numb (Cannot Get Numb)
• Modified Behavior
• ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
• ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
• Brain Injury
• Medically Compromised (Allergies, Complications, etc.)

The reasons that keep a person away from the dentist are personal and unique to each individual. We are a full-service dental practice providing care to various patients for all of their dental needs and desires.

Call to Schedule an Appointment (314) 862-7844

Pictured below The Dental Anesthesia Center, Autism Walk 2019 & Autism Glow Run 2019

We look forward to meeting you and your loved one!