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- Children with autism may experience anxiety during dental appointments. This can interfere with dental care and increase the risk of potential dental problems. Autistic children may find going to the dentist uncomfortable, unfamiliar, and overwhelming. Because of this, they’re more likely to have teeth-grinding habits, cavities, and gum disease.
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Dec 4, 2023 · Children with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was frequently experienced dental anxiety and uncooperative behaviors during dental treatment. Oral health care was necessary because of the poor oral hygiene and prevalent dental diseases in this population.
- 10.1186/s12887-023-04439-7
- 2023
- BMC Pediatr. 2023; 23: 612.
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.
- hhp_info@health.harvard.edu
Jan 10, 2024 · Overall, patients with ASD and their families face a range of challenges when seeking dental care. Dental providers who work with patients with ASD need to be equipped and prepared to address these challenges, from sensory issues to communication difficulties.
Jul 12, 2024 · Dental environments can be overwhelming for those on the autism spectrum due to sensory sensitivities, communication barriers, and anxiety. Dr. Dr. John Hansford, Pediatric Dentist and Dental Anesthesiologist at Greenpoint Pediatric Dentistry , emphasizes the importance of personalized care tailored to each patient’s specific needs.
Oct 2, 2023 · How can schools and dental providers remove barriers to care for children with autism? This article will present a blueprint for dental service desensitization for children with autism and show how special education schools can partner with dentists to build in-house clinics.
Jun 2, 2023 · Children had significantly lower physiological stress during dental care in SADE compared with RDE (mean difference in skin conductance level, −1.22 [95% CI, −2.17 to −0.27] μS), suggesting decreased sympathetic activity and increased relaxation during SADE dental care.
Strategies such as removing bright lights and loud noises, adding calming music, and covering children with a weighted blanket that simulates a firm hug can be calming and help prevent sensory overload. New environments and unpredictable situations can also distress children with ASD.
