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1. • • 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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     Autism Dental Care Guide for Patients, Parents, & Dentists

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   How does ASD affect dental health?

   • People with ASD may have difficulty engaging in healthy dental hygiene habits, like brushing and flossing, due to sensory sensitivities. Some may have certain habits, like grinding their teeth, tapping or hitting their mouth and teeth, chewing nonfood objects, or eating sugary foods, that can also affect their dental health.

   Making visits to the dentist easier for people with autism spectrum

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   Why do people with ASD have a lack of dental care?

   • This hesitation results from the lack of interest in oral hygiene displayed by people with ASD and those who care for them. This hesitation leads to a high frequency of unmet dental needs among this cohort, along with potential financial concerns and impediments such as geographic distance and transportation [22, 27].

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   Why do people with ASD have a high number of unmet dental needs?

   • This hesitation leads to a high frequency of unmet dental needs among this cohort, along with potential financial concerns and impediments such as geographic distance and transportation [22, 27]. Many people with ASD frequently show noticeable difficulties in daily living that exceed their cognitive capacities .

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   How difficult is dental care for children with ASD?

   • Dental clinics often have bright fluorescent lights, loud noises from people and equipment, and unfamiliar procedures. Dental visits and procedures can be especially difficult for children with ASD who have hypersensitivity to strong smells, tastes, and textures, or who do not tolerate people or objects near their face and mouth.

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   Does ASD affect oral health and caries risk?

   • Yet, the authors concluded that individuals with ASD need better access to oral healthcare and that further investigations are needed to understand how ASD affects gingival health and caries risk. Bartolomé et al. identified discrepancies across studies regarding dental caries in children with ASD.

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3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesOral Health and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Unique ...

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   Dec 27, 2020 · This paper reviews explanations related to the increasing prevalence of ASD, provides reasons why children with ASD are at increased risk for poor oral health, and discusses unique interprofessional collaborations between dental practitioners and occupational therapists.

4. autisticandunapologetic.com › 2019/03/09 › 7-common7 Common Dental Problems in People with Autism

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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.

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   Jan 19, 2020 · Almost 45% of children and adolescents with autism use medications whose side effects have dental implications. The side effects include dry mouth, overgrown gums, toothache, changes in...

6. www.cda-adc.ca › en › oral_healthCanadian Dental Association - cda-adc.ca

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   Information about: The fact sheet, Oral Fact Sheet for Dental Professionals – Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, includes information on prevalence, manifestations, medication management, guidance on behavioural issues before dental care, during dental care, and for follow-up care, and more!

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   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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8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesOral Health Statuses of Children and Young Adults with Autism ...

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   Dec 22, 2023 · The analysis highlights the complex issues involved in managing oral health within the ASD population by highlighting the variations in the frequency of dental caries and periodontal disease as well as the high rates of dental treatment under general anesthesia.

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   Feb 22, 2024 · How Does Autism Affect Dental Treatment? There are many unique challenges that dentists have to consider when treating a patient with autism spectrum disorder. Oftentimes, people with autism experience anxiety before and during dental visits.