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I have a child with special needs that is getting old enough to go to the dentist. I don’t think he can just sit through the appointment. I’ve been doing some research and have read that sedation dentistry is safe, but I’m wondering how often it has been done on special needs children. \u00a0He is my heart and I don’t want to put him at risk for something like a dental appointment, especially when there is no visible problem.<\/p>\n

Miranda L. – Virginia<\/p>\n

Miranda,<\/p>\n

The love of a mother for her children is inimitable. Your heart will be safe. \u00a0Sedation dentistry<\/a> has been performed many times on special needs children with great success. \u00a0If you think he just needs to relax a little, but should be aware during the procedure, then nitrous oxide will do fine. \u00a0Many special needs patients require oral conscious sedation. \u00a0Your son will likely not even remember the appointment if that is what you choose.<\/p>\n

You didn’t mention how old your son currently is. \u00a0If he is too young to take a pill, they can give him a syrup. \u00a0It will have the same effect.<\/p>\n

I will say, the best time to take your child to the dentist is when there are no visible problems. \u00a0It is more important to be preventative in your dental care. You don’t want his first experiences with the dentist to be for painful issues.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Libertyville Dentist<\/a> Dr. David Potts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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