Help Your Child with Autism at the Dentist

If your child is on the spectrum, even a routine dental cleaning and checkup can be overwhelming. The sights, smells, noises, and unfamiliar faces can cause severe overstimulation; however, your child can’t skip seeing a dentist. Their oral health, development, and general wellness rely on a healthy smile, but it doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience with special needs dentistry. Here are 6 ways to keep your child with autism comfortable at the dentist. 

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