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The Importance of Teamwork in Special Health Care Needs Dentistry

November 16, 2023
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Did you know that children with special health care needs could be at increased risk of oral health issues? If you’re a parent with a special health care needs child, you understand the importance of finding a dental team who can work together to help them achieve and maintain the best oral health possible.

So, how does the team at Carousel Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics approach dental care for your special health care needs child? Keep reading to learn more.

Our Preventive Dentistry Approach

At Carousel Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we take a preventive approach to your child’s oral health care needs by giving you the tools to help manage your child’s oral health care daily. This includes education and recommendations about brushing, flossing, and food choices.

The Importance of Teamwork in Special Needs Dentistry

In the dental office, our dedicated dental team strives to ensure that your special health care needs child is treated with the care and understanding they deserve. We consider ourselves patient communicators who can customize our dental approach based on each child’s unique needs. We can then develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs, often with minimally invasive dental techniques.

If your child has physical or mental limitations or any type of disability or impairment, they can benefit from our team’s training and expertise. We will listen to what works with your child and combine that information with our knowledge of behavioral guidance to keep your child calm during their dental visits.

We also find that mild sedation with nitrous oxide can benefit many children, but if that isn’t enough, we work with a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist who can administer general anesthesia at Children’s Hospital of Minnesota-St. Paul.

Does Your Child Need Special Health Care Needs Dentistry in Apple Valley?

If your child has special healthcare needs, our dedicated team is ready to help with compassionate, caring dental care. We aim to work together to provide specialized dental care for your unique child. You can reach our dental office at (952) 715-6177 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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