Elizabeth Miller, DDS MS, and Richmond Mom
April is National Autism Month, and as the epidemic of children on the autism spectrum grows comes the need for specialized care for their families.
Autistic children and their families are frequently confronted with many challenges in creating and maintaining good dental health – including difficulty with changes in routine, restricted diets, sensitivity to certain sounds and lights, and limitations on manual dexterity leading to difficulty brushing.
The team at Atkins, Maestrello, Miller and Associates specializes in pediatric dentristy
Children with autism may also have cognitive delays which poses difficulty at the dentist office when trying to explain dental procedures to the child.
General anesthesia, while effective and safe when administered properly, is not the only solution. Some children respond well to behavior management techniques and can be adequately prepared if parents are involved in explaining what to expect before even setting foot in the waiting room.
Our office specializes in treating special needs children and adults, and we’ve put together a few tips that may make your next trip the dentist a little easier for your child and you. Click here for more information on visiting the dentist with an autistic child by the dentists at Atkins, Maestrello, Miller and Associates.
