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Special Needs Dentistry – Dental Care for Adults with Disabilities

Dental Care for People with Disabilities

We not only accommodate patients with special needs, but we also focus on meeting their needs and working with their limitations in a comfortable and safe setting. It is frustrating that patients with disabilities often come up against significant barriers when accessing dental care. At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we understand these challenges and have …

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Updated: August 15, 2024

Sedation Dentistry for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Patients

Dentist for Alzheimer's Patients

Sedation dentistry is a safe and effective way for your loved one to receive the dental care they may not otherwise be able to get. Going to the dentist can be both scary and painful for geriatric patients, especially when the patient has Alzheimer’s or dementia preventing their ability to understand or remember what is …

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Updated: August 14, 2024

Overcoming Challenging Dental Visits for Patients with Special Needs

Special Needs Dentist in St. Louis

We specialize in dentistry for patients with physical, medical, developmental, and cognitive conditions that limit their ability to receive proper care. Approximately 20% of the population in the U.S. have some disability that affects their daily lives. For more than half of these individuals, their disability level is considered severe. From children to older ones, …

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Updated: August 31, 2023

Helping Patients With Physical Disabilities Receive the Best Oral Care

Destist for Physically Disabled

Is the dentist able to accommodate my wheelchair? Will they be patient and understanding with me? Will they take the extra time with me I may need? There are millions of people in the U.S. that live with physical disabilities. Among the many challenges accompanying these individuals, getting proper oral health care is just one. …

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Updated: August 31, 2023

What Are Dental X-Rays and When Do You Need Them?

Special Needs Dental X Rays

Patients with special needs can have a thorough exam that includes taking x-rays and receiving a dental cleaning with general anesthesia. Dentists use X-rays to identify signs of tooth decay and other dental issues that might not be visible to the naked eye. In this article, we take a close look at this dental care …

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Updated: August 31, 2023

How We Provide Special Care Dentistry to Children with Special Needs

Special Needs Dentist St. Louis

We understand the unique challenges for patients with special needs, and we strive to make each child feel comfortable, safe, and welcome. Every child deserves to have a happy and healthy smile! At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we value every patient who walks through our doors, from toddlers to teens. Children with special needs often …

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Updated: August 31, 2023