Special Needs Dental Care

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recognizes that providing both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care to individuals with special health care needs is an integral part of the specialty of pediatric dentistry. Lancaster Children’s Dental values the unique qualities of each person and the need to ensure maximal health attainment for all, regardless of developmental disability or other special health care needs.

Children with special needs often have a greater incidence of tooth decay, gum disease and oral trauma. The staff at Lancaster Childrens Dental has been specially trained to design a program to address your child’s specific needs. Close attention to oral health is especially important for special children for several reasons :

• Physical limitations and lack of proper motor function can make brushing and flossing difficult.

• Some medications and special dietary requirements may be detrimental to dental health.

• Some children require frequent medical treatments and doctors’ appointments, and it is understandable for parents to spend less time overseeing the child’s oral hygiene habits.

At your first visit, we will schedule enough time to ensure a thorough review of your child’s medical history and discuss the best preventative dental care and treatment for your child. Home care takes just minutes a day and prevents needless dental problems. Starting dental care early and being diligent with daily oral hygiene can minimize the financial and emotional costs of oral health and help your child enjoy a healthy smile for a lifetime.