{"id":6206,"date":"2024-12-27T10:10:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T15:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/?p=6206"},"modified":"2025-04-30T19:25:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T19:25:43","slug":"questions-to-ask-before-special-needs-kids-see-the-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/questions-to-ask-before-special-needs-kids-see-the-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions to Ask Before Special Needs Kids See the Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All children are unique individuals with personal preferences, but sometimes special needs kids have a higher level of anxiety in new situations like visiting the dentist. Dentists like <a href=\"\/about-us\/\">Dr. Barganier of Carolina Complete Dental Care<\/a> realize treating special needs kids requires patience and understanding, and while most dentists who treat children are capable of accommodating a variety of special needs, there are <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bcpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/special-needs-child-at-the-dentist-questions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a few questions parents might want to ask<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are the office and dental equipment accessible for kids with mobility issues?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the staff have experience treating other special needs patients?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the staff have any specialized clinical training?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What distraction techniques are available to reduce kids\u2019 anxiety?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If necessary, what is the typical game plan for <a href=\"\/sedation-dentistry\/\">sedation<\/a>?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there any videos, brochures, books, or websites that can be reviewed before the visit?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is a pre-appointment available?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even standard <a href=\"\/family-dentistry\/\">pediatric dentistry<\/a>&nbsp;can be very challenging for a special needs child (and their parents). The compassionate staff at <a href=\"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/\">Complete Dental Care<\/a> wants to provide your child with the most favorable dental experience possible.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to discuss treatment options for your special needs child with us or schedule a visit, <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">get in touch with Complete Dental Care in Goose Creek<\/a>. We\u2019d love to meet you!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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