Are you looking for a dentist for your special needs child in Apple Valley, MN? Look no further than Carousel Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, where husband and wife dentists, Drs. Katie and Kyle Nordeen provide exceptional dental care to children in Apple Valley! Our dentists specialize in caring for children and meeting their unique needs, and they have extensive experience and training in working with special needs patients.
What Is Special Needs Dentistry for Children?
Our dentists are prepared to offer your child compassionate dental care, and special needs dentistry can include treatment for:
- Children with anxiety, phobia, or fear around visiting the dentist
- Medically compromised children
- Differently-abled children
- Kids with physical limitations
- Children that have a hard time sitting for long periods
- Kids with impaired gag reflexes
Besides using a compassionate and friendly approach, our dentists also offer different levels of dental sedation that can help your little one comfortably receive the dental care they need. Our dentists also use minimally invasive dentistry whenever possible to deliver a comfortable and pleasant experience.
Tips for Preparing Your Special Needs Child for Their Dental Appointment
Be positive when talking to your child about their dental appointment. They will mirror your energy, so the more upbeat you can be, the more comfortable they will feel.
You can also do some things at home to help your child feel comfortable about their dental appointment, like read stories or watch videos about going to the dentist. You might also do a fun coloring page or game involving the dentist, so your child associates the dentist with a fun experience.
If your child has a favorite stuffed animal or blanket that helps them feel comfortable, bring it along!
Our team will give you specific information for preparing for certain procedures and what to expect, so follow all instructions to ensure that your child has the best experience possible during their dental care.
When parents work together as a team with our dentists, we can ensure that your little one has a positive experience each and every time they visit their pediatric dentist in Apple Valley, MN.