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Dental care for children with special needs

Dental care for children with special needs

Balancing the demands of a child with special needs can be very challenging for parents. Medical requirements are always in focus and dental care is always in the background. The problem is that these children are twice as likely to have dental problems compared to "normal" children. If you are the parent of a child with special needs, it is important that you pay special attention to your child's oral health. Below are a few tips.

Common Conditions for Special Needs

The Academy of Pediatric Dentistry defines children with special needs as those who have chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional problems. They usually have limitations in day-to-day activities and require comprehensive medical and dental care. Lip or palate cleft, Down syndrome, neurological disorders, cerebral palsy, and vision and hearing impairment are common medical conditions that require special dental care as well as deficiencies in learning and development.

Oral problems

The syndrome Down syndrome and other genetic disorders can cause delays in the dental eruption within two years. These children may also have malformed teeth, eruption of extra teeth or a lack of teeth. Agglomeration and poor alignment can often leave children prone to gum disease and tooth decay because it is harder to keep teeth clean. In cases of severe mental deficiency or cerebral palsy, children may routinely grind their teeth by flattening them and gradually destroying the enamel.

Dental caries and periodontal diseases may also be due to impairment of the child's immune system and disorders connective tissue. Many of the medicines contain sugar or make the mouth dry, which is especially conducive to the development of caries. Some medicines may also cause gum tissue overgrowth, called gingival hyperplasia, so ask your doctor about side effects.

Home and Nutrition Care

Start your baby's home care routine as soon as you arrive at cleaning the gums with a wet gauze. Once the teeth are born, brush them at least twice a day with a soft brush and floss daily. Serving nutritious meals and restricting sugary or starchy foods can help in the proper development of infant dentition and limit exposure to caries. Keep healthy snacks at home and store sweets between meals. Brush your child's teeth after eating food or drink or rinse the mouth with water to neutralize the acids from sugary foods.

Find a dentist

Dentists recommend that children make their first consultation before the age of one, and this is very important for children with special needs. Many dentists, including pediatric dentists, are prepared to treat children with physical and behavioral disabilities. During these first visits, your dentist can evaluate your child's dental development and help you create more appropriate home care routines for your family.

There is ample opportunity for children with special needs to get good care of the child. dental health. Working together with your child's dentist to put a prevention plan into practice, many potential dental problems can be avoided.


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