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Our approach to treating children with special needs
Every child deserves a positive experience where they feel heard, understood, and cared for. At Little Bee’s Pediatric Dentistry, our team has experience treating children with special needs. You know your child best so we take the time to understand their specific requirements, sensitivities, and preferences. Get peace of mind for your child’s dental care in our predictable environment tailored around them.
Why Parents Choose Us
A Safe Space for Every Child
We've designed our office to accommodate children with various needs, from quiet spaces for those with sensory sensitivities to visual supports that make dental visits more predictable and comfortable.
Specialized Training, Compassionate Care
We understand the importance of a gentle, adaptive approach. From sensory-friendly tools to communication techniques that help build trust, our goal is to ensure each child feels secure, engaged, and understood at every visit.
Complete Parent Partnership
You know your child best. We rely on your expertise about your child's needs, preferences, and communication style to create a positive dental experience they feel good about.
What we offer
What Sets Us Apart?
Familiarity Visits
From the start, they’ll meet our experienced, down-to-earth team before anything. We help them feel safe in our kid-approved office, explaining everything in kid-friendly terms they understand. Many families we’ve served find these helpful in reducing anxiety and building confidence.
Show and Tell
Your little one will always know what to expect at our office. Using simple, kid-friendly language and demonstrations, we explain each step before it happens. This "show and tell" approach helps children feel in control and builds trust, turning dental visits into positive learning experiences.
Sedation Options
For those who need extra help feeling comfortable, we offer gentle sedation options tailored to their needs. From mild relaxation with laughing gas during check-ups to deeper sedation for more involved treatments, we'll work together to find the right approach for your child's comfort level.
The Special Needs Dentistry Process
Here's what you can expect.
Initial Meet & Greet
Visit our office before any treatment to meet our team, explore our space, and share important information about your child's needs and preferences.
Customized Care Planning
Together, we'll create a detailed care plan that considers your child's medical history, sensory needs, and comfort level with dental procedures.
Preparation Visit
If helpful, we'll schedule a practice visit to help your child become familiar with our office, team, and dental instruments at their own pace.
Treatment Appointment
Using the strategies we've developed together, we'll provide gentle dental care while maintaining your child's comfort and confidence.
FAQs
How do you help children with sensory sensitivities?
We offer various accommodations including quiet appointment times, dimmed lighting, blankets, and TVs on the ceiling during appointments. We'll work with you to understand what works best for your child.
Can parents stay with their child during treatment?
Parents are always welcome to join their child in the back for consults and new patient exams. When it comes to treatment, we encourage children to come back independently to help build confidence—but there’s no strict rule. Every child is different, and we’ll work together to decide what feels best for them.
What if my child needs extra time to complete treatment?
We schedule appointments with plenty of buffer time, allowing your child to take breaks when needed and progress at their own comfortable pace.