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  1. May 17, 2022 · She’s among tens of thousands of patients across the state whose disabilities — ranging from cognitive and physical disabilities like autism and cerebral palsy to complex health conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s — require sedation during dental procedures, making basic dental care largely inaccessible.

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  2. Jun 29, 2021 · Some research shows that children with autism have a higher risk of dental disease. First, focus on prevention and home dental hygiene routines. People with ASD may have difficulty engaging in healthy dental hygiene habits, like brushing and flossing, due to sensory sensitivities.

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    • Gingival overgrowth. Patients with autism may suffer from Gingival overgrowth. This condition is sometimes known as gingival hyperplasia and is an abnormal overgrowth of the gingival tissues.
    • Early or late tooth decay. Tooth decay is a common dental issue that can happen at any age. It is also a common cause of tooth pain. In patients with autism, some have difficulties communicating their pain which may make it harder to discover that tooth decay is happening.
    • Severe, early periodontal gum disease. Periodontitis or periodontal gum disease damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports your teeth.
    • Constant teeth grinding, or “bruxism” Constant teeth grinding, especially over a long period of time can put autism patients at risk for even greater dental issues such as tooth sensitivity, jaw pain, and most commonly worn-down teeth.
  3. Dental care received by children in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN) was compared to National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) data for children without special healthcare needs and children with parent-reported ASD.

    • Rachel M. Fenning, Rachel M. Fenning, Robin Steinberg-Epstein, Eric M. Butter, James Chan, Kelly McK...
    • 2020
  4. Aug 25, 2024 · Why are children with autism more likely to have dental problems? Kids on the spectrum, and those with other developmental differences (like Down Syndrome) are at greater risk for cavities and other oral health problems.

  5. A visit to the dentist office can often include a lot of new sights, sounds, smells, and sensations. This article will provide tips and a visual schedule for helping children with autism address dental health habits and prepare for regular visits to the dentist.

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  7. Apr 19, 2022 · Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulty participating in dental care and experience significant unmet dental needs. We examined the efficacy of parent training (PT) for improving oral hygiene and oral health in underserved children with ASD.