Our dentist was not able to get into my son's mouth and could not provide the care needed so he referred us to a pediatric dental specialist. It made a world of difference. (high functioning autism) He wears sunglasses to help with the lights - he wears headphones and listens to music while they work on his mouth or sometimes they play a movie on a special mounted screen that he can see while in position for them to work on his mouth. We use the same hygienist for every appointment and we go 4 times per year for cleanings because getting the teeth brushed and flossed is extremely challenging at home. Having medical professionals who take the time to get educated and then provided the right approach to a child's needs is such a relief to us as parents.
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Our dentist was not able to get into my son's mouth and could not provide the care needed so he referred us to a pediatric dental specialist. It made a world of difference. (high functioning autism) He wears sunglasses to help with the lights - he wears headphones and listens to music while they work on his mouth or sometimes they play a movie on a special mounted screen that he can see while in position for them to work on his mouth. We use the same hygienist for every appointment and we go 4 times per year for cleanings because getting the teeth brushed and flossed is extremely challenging at home. Having medical professionals who take the time to get educated and then provided the right approach to a child's needs is such a relief to us as parents.
June 21, 2011 - 6:53amThis Comment
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