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Jas only half opened his mouth and which meant the dentist could not check at the back. We have a feeling this is where his problems are. Which means we will have to use private dentist to sort out

June 4
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Members shared how their children with special needs handle dental visits, with many describing significant challenges ranging from refusing... Read more

Members shared how their children with special needs handle dental visits, with many describing significant challenges ranging from refusing to open their mouths to needing full sedation or hospital-based care. Several members shared helpful strategies, including using favorite characters like Elmo to make tooth brushing fun, searching specifically for special needs dentists, and finding pediatric dental offices where children feel safer and more comfortable. A recurring theme was the importance of patience and consistency, with one member offering encouragement that small steps, like biting a toothbrush with toothpaste, are still progress worth celebrating.

A MyAutismTeam Member

My son has gone to the dentist on a couple of occasions with my husband. It's a pediatric dentist and my husband tells me that he's comfortable there, follows directions for the most part and allows them to look in his mouth, something he usually isn't cool with.

June 22
A MyAutismTeam Member

My son was a handful at the dentist when he was younger the screaming and crying. Now at 25 years old he let's them take xrays and clean his teeth. He has never had a cavity. But he had surgery to remove his wisdom teeth top and bottom both sides.

June 9
A MyAutismTeam Member

Ash has never let dentist brush teeth. She has be completely under anesthesia sedated every 3 yrs that's when dentist does x-rays, cleans teeth n takes care of whatever needs to be done.

June 5
A MyAutismTeam Member

My oldest daughter no longer likes going to the dentist and is afraid despite going there for years. I am looking for a new place where she feel safe and comfortable πŸ’•πŸ˜Š 🦷. I found if you put in your search special needs it can producer better less than just saying dentist

June 16
A MyAutismTeam Member

Stephen has to be 100% knocked out.
Complications from the Dentist that Him mom chose in His younger years has caused Him Irreversible Trauma.

June 5

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