It’s time for a peaceful appointment.

When you have a child with special needs, certain things require just a little extra care. You may have a child who developed severe dental anxiety, or perhaps one who gets overstimulated if there’s too much light or noise. Every child’s needs are different, so it’s important to find a dental provider that works with your child instead of expecting them to conform to the “standard.”

In a regular dental office, a child with autism can become overwhelmed within just a few minutes. If there is a crowd of children in the waiting room, with TVs playing to gain their attention, the entire experience can be less than ideal.

If you have a child with special needs, you deserve a place where you and your children can feel safe, where you know the team is ready to help keep your child comfortable through it all. Pediatric Dental Specialists–Omaha is just that place!

Understanding Special Needs

As a parent, you want to do everything you can to provide your child with the same experiences as any other child while keeping them safe and secure through it all. You don’t always know what life is going to look like or what additional steps may be necessary to keep their world peaceful. Sometimes children with special needs require a different approach to dental care, and that’s OK! 

Whether your child has a physical, mental, cognitive, behavioral, or emotional impairment, the team here at Pediatric Dental Specialists–Omaha is prepared to help every step of the way. Sometimes these needs require medical interventions such as sedation dentistry, while other times a simple adjustment to the process will do. No matter the needs of your child, we strive to give them the best experience possible. 

Customized Accommodations

Every child is different, so it makes sense that their needs are as well! Because of this, we believe that each child deserves a personalized care plan. We take the time to work with your child’s medical providers to make a plan just for them. This way, the team will know all the tips and tricks to help your child, not just follow a standardized protocol.

These specialized plans could include having your child come to an appointment at a less-busy time of day or coming at an earlier date to get to know the team. During visits like this, your child can even explore the office to get used to the surroundings. This is especially helpful for children who tend to get overwhelmed in new environments or who experience dental anxiety. During their explorations, if they want to sit in the chair to get used to how it feels or take a look at the instruments we use, they are welcome to! The goal is for them to become as used to the environment as possible.

Highly Trained Team

You can have the best plans around, but what really makes a place accommodating is the team. When you make an appointment here at Pediatric Dental Specialists–Omaha, you can be assured that our team is both trained and experienced in working with children with special needs. We understand a parent’s concerns, and we are ready to help you and your family enjoy visiting the dentist. 

Family Support and Participation

One of the key ways we ensure we are doing everything possible for our patients with special needs is by encouraging communication with you—the parent! We ensure that the family’s input is integrated into the dental care plan, and we encourage you to ask any and all questions you have. After all, who knows a child better than their guardians?

Patient Comfort and Safety

Sometimes keeping a child completely comfortable and safe requires a little extra preparation. Sedation dentistry is available for children with severe dental anxiety and developmental delays, as well as those whose treatments require longer chair time. Your child’s comfort is a priority, so if they will be able to relax with the help of sedation, the option is always there for them!

We strive to keep everyone comfortable.

When finding the perfect pediatric dentist for your child, it’s important to find a place that caters to each individual patient. We here at Pediatric Dental Specialists–Omaha strive to keep even the littlest patients comfortable and safe.

If your child has special needs, reach out and strike up that conversation. We want that open communication with you. After all, you know your child best! Together, we can create a welcoming environment for your child and keep them both comfortable and safe. After all, everyone deserves a healthy smile!