How To Find a Pediatric Dentist for Your Child with Autism
Children who have a diagnosis of autism, anxiety, or physical limitations require sensitive care to ensure their dental visits are as relaxing as possible.
They may need extra time, support, and patience that not all dentists are equipped to deal with.
So, how do you find the right pediatric dentist for your child with autism?
In this blog, we’ll discuss what to look for when searching for a specialized dentist.
Let’s dive right in!
Inclusive pediatric dentistry
You want to make sure your pediatric dentist is all-inclusive to all children, including kids who have an autistic disorder (ASD) diagnosis.
This includes accessibility, specialized clinical training, and sedation dentistry.
Accessibility
Balancing your child’s needs with the dental office’s convenience is especially important when introducing a new environment to your child.
You want to make sure there’s handicapped parking, convenient amenities, and easy-to-navigate office space for you and your child.
Specialized clinical training
Many dentists have the training needed to care for your child’s oral health properly, but do they know how to treat according to your child’s personality?
It’s important to find dentists with the experience and training for your child’s unique needs.
Most pediatric dentists get special training to treat children who require extra attention and care during their dental exams.
For example:
At Children’s Dental Professionals, LLC, we set aside the time to prioritize your child’s comfort.
This means:
- Getting to know your child at their first appointment
- Going at a pace that’s most comfortable for your child
- Creating a calm yet fun environment with office decor and trained staff
Sedation dentistry
Dental fear and anxiety are a major challenge in adults and children alike!
In fact:
More than 60% of people in America… This text opens a new tab to the DentalVox website… have dental anxiety or fear, which makes it especially challenging in pediatric dentistry.
Finding a pediatric dentist who offers sedation dentistry options may be highly beneficial for your child!
Sedation dentistry may include nitrous oxide or in-office IV sedation to ensure your child’s treatment is as stress-free as possible.
Nitrous oxide
Have you heard of laughing gas?
A dental professional will administer this sedation, and in minutes, your child will experience a sense of calm and relaxation during their procedure.
In-office IV sedation
For complex procedures, IV sedation is an excellent option to keep your child feeling safe and secured.
During this sedation, your child will be closely monitored and may sleep throughout their treatment.
Contact your dentist to find out if they offer sedation dentistry for your child!
Looking for a pediatric dentist in Wichita, KS?
Children’s Dental Professionals, LLC is the perfect choice for your child’s dental needs.
Instead of just one highly skilled and trained pediatric dentist – we have three!
Dr. Crystal Walker, Dr. Mariah Fraizer, and Dr. Rebecca Pringle (Parr) are all board-certified pediatric dentists. In addition to their rigorous studies as dentists, they expanded their knowledge and skill with 2-3 extra years of pediatric specialization.
We go the extra mile for you and your child because we understand what it’s like to be in that position. After all, we’re moms too.
Ready to experience our difference?
Or:
- Call us at: 316-613-2077
- Email us at: office@jumpreachgrowsmile.com
Our office is conveniently located in Wichita, KS… This text opens a new tab to the Google Maps website…. We also happily welcome families from all over the neighboring communities!
