Children with special needs

If your child has special needs, he might also require a specific dental program adapted to his needs. As pediatric dentists, we have two years of advanced training, beyond dental school, in which we have learned to assess and treat those special children. Your child health status or medication may affect his/her diet, his/her risk of oral trauma, his/her ability to brush or even his/her susceptibility to cavities and gum disease, When we see your child, we will take a full medical history as well as review the hygiene and diet habits to help prevent dental disease. It is important that your child be seen by a dentist by his/her first birthday

All children benefit from effective brushing and flossing as well as adequate fluoride. If dental hygiene is difficult for you at home, we can help find techniques appropriate for your child. Your child might also have a particular diet; it is important to assess it and evaluate how it affects his/her dental health.

Different children will have different levels of cooperation at the office. Our office is very children friendly and a lot of children will let us examine them by using a gentle caring approach. If your child would benefit from a dental treatment, we have a comprehensive education in behaviour management and after assessing your child needs, it would be our pleasure to explain the possible techniques with you.