Your Child's Teeth by Evelina Weidman Sterling

Author:Evelina Weidman Sterling
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: 2013-11-11T21:00:00+00:00

Unfamiliar or strong smells send my daughter into a tailspin. Are there ways to help the staff prepare for her sensory issues?

Sensory issues can interrupt treatment. Children with Asperger syndrome or autism are among those who may exhibit unusual sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as sound, bright colors, and touch. Reactions vary: some children may overreact to noise and touch, while exposure to pain and heat may not provoke much response at all. Talk to the dental staff about how to minimize overly strong responses. Schedule each visit at the same appointment time with the same dentist and, if possible, arrange for the same staff members to work with your child. The familiarity can help make dental treatment seem less threatening. Work with the dental office to minimize distractions and reduce unnecessary sights, sounds, odors, or other stimuli that might be disruptive. Request a dental chair that is somewhat secluded instead of one in the middle of a busy office. Ask if staff can lower ambient light and play soft music, or if your child can wear headphones. Some children who are hypersensitive to the sound of dental instruments may find that headphones minimize their distress. Allow time for your child to adjust and become desensitized to the noise of the office.

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