Dental Treatment in Children With Autism

People with ASD often have problems interacting with others, as well as different ways of learning, behaving, moving, or paying attention. Read more

Some medications frequently used in autistic patients can cause enlargement of the gums, known as gingival hyperplasia.

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How to Prepare your Child for a Visit to the Dentist?

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A dental visit can be stressful for most people, and even more so for patients with autism. A dental checkup or procedure can involve many new sounds, tastes, and smell

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Oral Care in People with Autism

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It is important to encourage the habit of brushing the teeth after each meal and placing hygiene items in a fixed and accessible place.

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