How We Provide Dental Care For Patients With Special Needs
Through a specialized, compassionate approach, we ensure your child receives comprehensive treatment, regardless of any challenges they may face, in order to achieve excellent oral health. Our team will do everything possible to make the necessary accommodations that are specific to your child’s unique needs, including:
Time
Richmond Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics understands that children with special needs may require additional time and support with our team. We make it a priority to take our time with your child to make sure they are comfortable and feel safe while receiving dental treatment.
Training/Experience
Our team has extensive training and a rich experience in providing special needs dental care. We also deliver dental treatment with compassion and understanding. With a gentle touch, we aim to meet our patients where they need us while working with any potential limitations.
Kid-Friendly Offices
Each of our offices in Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Short Pump and the West End are designed with all children in mind. We strive to create an inclusive environment that is warm and welcoming where our special needs patients can achieve healthy, beautiful smiles.
Personalized Treatment Plans
We take a personalized approach to your child’s dental care. Special needs pediatric dentists like our team at Richmond Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics are experienced in developing treatment plans that are tailored to your child’s specific needs including their complete health history and behavioral and developmental levels.
Pediatric Dental Sedation
We are happy to offer sedation for our pediatric patients with special needs. This may help your child if they experience serious anxiety or have behavioral challenges in order for them to get the dental care they need safely and efficiently. Talk to our team to see if dental sedation may be a good fit for your child.
Consistent Support for Families of Children with Special Needs
At Richmond Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we strive to deliver an unparalleled level of support for children with unique challenges. Our goal is to empower families to take a proactive approach in creating healthy oral habits with their child. We do this by educating both our patients and their parents on the importance of oral health and the tools they can use at home so that your child achieves a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles. We offer guidance on how to start and maintain consistent oral hygiene practices, specific foods to avoid, and techniques to make daily dental care easy and fun!
Preparing for Your Child’s Visit
Creating an overall positive experience for your child with special needs is important to us. We believe that thoughtful preparation, a kid-friendly environment and open communication will help build trust and ease any fears they may have. Here are some helpful tips you may consider before your child’s appointment:
Inclusive Dental Care For Children In Richmond, VA
At Richmond Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we aim to create a fun, safe environment while delivering gentle care for each of our patients, regardless of any developmental disabilities. Each of our offices is designed to accommodate your child’s unique needs, and we are committed to being your child’s partner in excellent oral health. We are passionate about delivering top-notch dental care and look forward to helping your child achieve their smile goals. Call us today at (804) 741-2226 or fill out our online form to make an appointment.
Helping Richmond Smile
Comprehensive Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic Care
At Richmond Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we strive to deliver radiant, healthy smiles to families across Richmond, VA. Our kind and caring team is committed to providing professional, high quality service in an environment that is relaxing and fun. Our goal is to make your dental and orthodontic journey with us an amazing experience. Get started today!
