Category:Dental
From Holoprosencephaly
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Oral care should begin within 6 months of the arrival of the first primary tooth (usually by age 1). Children with neurological/neuromuscular disabilities may require special care when addressing oral health care needs if they are unable to cooperate or control involuntary movements that may interfere with treatment.
If children have the problems listed above, it may be beneficial to locate a dentist who has experience in dealing with disabled children. These professionals are qualified to deal with special problems that arise and may perform specialized dental care, such as scaling/cleaning under general anesthesia if the need arises. This may be done in a specialist’s office or at the local hospital.
Click on the links below to learn more about common dental issues.
You may also find these external links beneficial:
• http://www.scdonline.org --- Special Care Dentistry Association
• http://www.eservices.aapd.org ---Am. Academy Pediatric Dentistry
• http://www.scgrotto.com Grottoes of North America ---This is a masonic organization providing free dental care for disabled children.
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