As the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, I see first-hand how the sensory sensitivities can affect dental visits. The dentist’s office is full of sensory input, and when properly managed, even children on the spectrum can visit the dentist without becoming anxious and overwhelmed. The goal of this blog is to help parents and dental care providers understand the unique approach required to offer dental care for special needs children. From the pre-appointment preparations to the patience and understanding in the dentist’s chair, you’ll learn the techniques to make every visit to the dentist a happy one for kids with autism spectrum disorders.
Posted on: 27 July 2019
If you are someone that has a lot of fear or anxiety about going to the dentist, it might be tempting to completely skip your dental checkups and cleanings. However, that is not a good thing to do. Instead of avoiding the dental office, you will want to set up your next appointment and read through the following ways you might be able to relax while you are at the dentist's office.
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Posted on: 1 July 2019
Are you unhappy with the current color of your teeth? It may have lead you to look into dental whitening as a potential solution to your problem. However, whitening procedures do come with their own risks that you need to be made aware of. You may end up with whiter teeth, but you can also experience more sensitivity as a result. Here is what you need to know about teeth whitening treatments and sensitivity issues.
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Posted on: 5 June 2019
If you are tired of having a dull smile but do not want to use the teeth whitening kits that you can find in most department and grocery stores, you may have read that you can whiten your teeth naturally by using lemon juice. However, there are a couple of reasons why you should not attempt to use lemon juice to whiten your teeth.
1. Lemon Juice Will Erode Your Tooth Enamel
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Posted on: 9 May 2019
If you are out playing some basketball with your friends, it's possible that you might get a little rowdy while you are having your friendly pickup game. And, as happens on occasion, you might accidentally get hit in the mouth. When you get hit, you may end up getting a tooth knocked out. If that does happen, you need to make sure that you know what to do so that you can give your tooth the best possible chance of reimplanting.
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