Special Needs Dentistry – Lake Zurich, IL
Ensuring the Future of All Smiles
A special needs child in Lake Zurich requires additional time, patience, and special accommodations to receive the type of oral healthcare they require. While many dental offices cannot deliver on these requirements, our team at Grand Dental - Lake Zurich is always ready. Our calm and compassionate approach allows parents with special needs children to feel more relaxed and comfortable while their child receives necessary dental care to mitigate the potential for tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease, as they are at a much higher risk than other children. To schedule an appointment or discuss ways to ensure a successful dental appointment, contact us today.
Why Choose Grand Dental – Lake Zurich for Special Needs Dentistry?
- Unique Accommodations Designed Specifically for Special Needs Patients
- Saturday Appointments Available
Who Can Benefit From Special Needs Dentistry?
A child with special needs typically experiences impairments or conditions that stem from a developmental, physical, emotional, or behavioral issue. These disorders can make a regular dental checkup and cleaning difficult if a dentist is ill-prepared. However, our team can serve as a source of relief for parents who are struggling to help their child maintain better oral health. We can offer available services to any special needs child who may experience worsening dental problems as the result of:
- Minimal saliva products caused by certain medications
- Heightened cavity formations caused by certain diets
- Limited ability to practice good oral hygiene habits (i.e., brushing, flossing)
- Medications that can cause gum inflammation and bleeding
What Happens During a Special Needs Visit?
When providing dental care for special needs in Lake Zurich, our team will take a specific approach to ensure children remain calm, comfortable, and appreciated. We will:
- Use a tone that is appropriate for children and does not cause anxiety or worry.
- Incorporate the use of dental devices to make certain steps easier (i.e., a mouth prop so the child doesn’t have to hold their mouth open on their own).
- Encourage children and offer positive reinforcement.
- Provide sedation dentistry (i.e., nitrous oxide) should a child become fearful or concerned about their visit.
- Ask a parent or dental assistant to help keep a child still while our team performs the checkup or cleaning.
What Is The Rainbow System?
If a child requires additional assistance to remain still during a visit to our Lake Zurich dental office, we can use the Rainbow Stabilizing System. This includes a papoose board and specially designed wrap. It will hold your child in place comfortably while our team works to address dental issues and provide a thorough explanation of treatment. By using this unique stabilizing system, we can keep children safe and secure while they receive necessary dental care.