{"id":101,"date":"2018-04-13T16:05:10","date_gmt":"2018-04-13T16:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=101"},"modified":"2018-06-13T16:10:10","modified_gmt":"2018-06-13T16:10:10","slug":"dentist-in-pleasant-grove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/13\/dentist-in-pleasant-grove\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Pleasant Grove provides Special Needs Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-102 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/special-needs-care.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/special-needs-care.png 780w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/special-needs-care-300x36.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/special-needs-care-768x92.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At Bear Creek Family Dentistry, we value every patient who comes into our office. We consider it a privilege to take care of special needs patients of all ages&#8230;babies, toddlers, young children, teenagers, young adults, and older adults.\u00a0 We have specialists who have training and experience in meeting the special, unique needs of each patient. We welcome the opportunity to be of service in this important area. Let\u2019s talk more about how your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/buckner-dallas-dentist.html\">dentist in Pleasant Grove<\/a> aims to give top-notch care.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>The Importance of Oral Healthcare for Special Needs Patients<\/h2>\n<p>Some special needs patients face oral health problems that others don\u2019t have to deal with. Such issues include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Genetic factors that cause teeth to erupt late or never erupt at all.<\/li>\n<li>Habitual teeth grinding that leads to premature wear and tear on the enamel.<\/li>\n<li>Tooth decay and gum disease that result from a patient\u2019s impaired immune system or connective tissue disorders.<\/li>\n<li>Oral hygiene problems that result because a patient has a difficult time maintaining good habits at home.<\/li>\n<li>Dry mouth that is caused by certain medications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Rising to the Challenge of Caring for Special Needs Patients<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re proud to say that one of our on-staff specialists, Dr. Scott Ludlow, provides special needs dental care. He thoroughly understands the unique oral healthcare challenges that these patients face, and he has the training and experience necessary to navigate around such challenges so every one of his patients can enjoy a healthy smile.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond simply knowing the clinical care for special needs patients\u2019 oral health problems, Dr. Ludlow also understands patient management. We always do our best to make sure all of our guests are comfortable in our office, but Dr. Ludlow and the rest of our team will always go the extra mile to make your children feel like they\u2019re not even at the dentist. We may use sedation or other techniques to ensure that they\u2019re comfortable and relaxed during their treatment.<\/p>\n<h2>Ready to Learn More?<\/h2>\n<p>If someone in your family has special needs, we warmly invite you to get in touch with us and talk about any concerns you may have about how we can accommodate your family member\u2019s needs. To get the conversation started, you may ask such questions as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have you previously treated other patients whose circumstances are similar to my family member\u2019s?<\/li>\n<li>What specifically will you do to make my family member comfortable and ease their anxiety?<\/li>\n<li>Will you be able to give me personalized advice on how I can help my family member maintain good oral health habits between dental visits?<\/li>\n<li>If my family member resists treatment, how will you handle the situation? What kind of restraints (if any) do you use for special needs children who can\u2019t sit still?<\/li>\n<li>How do you approach the situation if a patient is considered high-risk?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As your compassionate dentist in 75227, we believe that everyone should have a healthy smile, which is why we welcome special needs patients. If anyone in your family has a cognitive, physical, or behavioral disorder, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">contact us<\/a> and ask how we can help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Bear Creek Family Dentistry, we value every patient who comes into our office. We consider it a privilege to take care of special needs patients of all ages&#8230;babies, toddlers, young children, teenagers, young adults, and older adults.\u00a0 We have specialists who have training and experience in meeting the special, unique needs of each patient. 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