Special needs dentistry
We are proud to provide regular dental hygiene and restorative care for medically compromised, autistic, and children with developmental disabilities. Patients with disabilities and special needs often need care above and beyond what's provided in a conventional dental office, which is why many dental professionals refer to us.
Care that meets your child where they are
Dr. Scott and team have special training in working with and providing treatment to medically compromised children and children with special needs, always taking into account the comfort zone and scope of your child's abilities.
At Gold River Pediatric Dentistry, we have worked with children with many different kinds of developmental disabilities, including:
- Anxiety
- Autism / Asperger's syndrome
- Down syndrome
- Hearing impairment
- Cleft lip and palate
- Asthma
- ADD / ADHD
- Cerebral palsy
- Sensory processing disorder
- Epilepsy
Dr. Scott is passionate about working with patients with special needs. Please contact us to schedule your special care dentistry appointment for your child.
Regular dental visits are important for your child
After the initial visit and dental check-up, we will recommend regular six-month appointments for your child's preventative oral care. We strive to be your child's "dental home", the place where he or she receives preventative, comprehensive, and restorative dental care when necessary, always in a fear-free and pleasant environment.
We hope to build a good relationship with your children and help them develop proper oral care habits, not only through their childhood and adolescent years, but their lifetime.
A short drive for the right specialty office
Many special-needs families travel to us specifically because the closer pediatric options are not equipped for the child's specific profile. See city-specific drive logistics, support networks, and case patterns for your community: Rancho Cordova, Carmichael, Folsom, Citrus Heights, and El Dorado Hills.
For sedation-specific information, see our IV sedation page. For mild-anxiety options, see our nitrous oxide page.
Special needs dentistry, with you every step of the way
Contact our friendly team to book your child's first dental appointment today.