Most parents of children with special needs are well-versed on finding and choosing doctors for the various issues our children have going on. From neurologists to psychiatrists, the needs of our kids run the gamut.
However, visiting the dentist often falls to the back burner with everything else we have to deal with – especially when our children already have trouble with the medical procedures and personnel that they must encounter. Right or wrong, visiting the dentist can feel like a "non-essential" in the day-to-day slush we often have to wade through with our kids.
When the time comes to choose the right dentist for a special needs child, there are more questions to ask, more variables to consider. Terri Mauro of About.com has boiled down the process in Before You Pick a Dentist For Your Child With Special Needs. From the areas of dental experience and office policies to location, Mauro addresses issues that go beyond simply picking a name on your insurance list.
Visiting the dentist is important, and working it into your child's routine may be difficult both timewise and behaviorally. So finding a dental office that understands your needs as much as possible and is willing to work with you goes a long way in establishing a good life-long habit for your child as well as setting them up for a good dental experience.
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