Dental Care For Special Needs

Providing High-Quality Care For All Patients

At Richmond Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we believe that all children should have access to high-quality dental care regardless of their medical needs or developmental stage. Our team is highly trained and experienced to deliver the appropriate tools and resources to ensure your child receives the necessary oral health care they deserve. We recognize a dentist visit may pose challenges for certain children, and we strive to make you and your child’s experience as smooth as possible. Our team aims to provide top-notch treatment while being considerate of your child’s unique needs.

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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.

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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:

  • Pre-Visit: We welcome you and your child to stop by our office for a tour before their appointment. This will help create a familiarity so the next time they come for their appointment they will recognize the space and our team’s friendly faces.

  • Discuss Their Needs: Our friendly team is here to help and answer any questions you may have. We also recommend that you discuss with us your child’s needs and challenges beforehand so we may be better prepared and accommodate them appropriately.

  • Practice Opening Wide: Teaching your child to open wide and having their mouth open may help make the dental cleaning process easier.

  • Bring Comforting Toys: If your child has a comforting toy or stuffed animal, we invite you to bring it with them!

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!