At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, we know some cases require special attention. In addition to our care- and patient-focused approach to special needs dentistry, we also provide dental assistance for any and all medically complex cases. Sometimes, a patient cannot visit the office due to disability. Other times, they suffer from…
Special needs dentistry
Care for Special Needs Patients at Center for Dental Anesthesia
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, we believe all patients should be entitled to proper dental care and a long, healthy dental future. This is why we offer special needs dentistry for any and all patients who need extra care. Whether you or your loved one have a regular dentist or not,…
Sedation Dentistry for Special Needs Patients
Categories: Sedation Dentistry, Special needs dentistry
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, we make room for dental health patients with unique needs with special needs dentistry. We know that dealing with conditions like autism spectrum disorder and ADHD can take a toll on families, and this can be especially true when your healthcare providers don’t make treatment accessible…
Special Needs Dentistry Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated
Categories: General Dentistry, Special needs dentistry
Patients with special needs like Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or Asperger’s syndrome can sometimes find it hard to sit still for dental procedures. If this sounds like you or someone you love, we’ve got your back at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA. Everybody needs and deserves safe, trusted dental…
Dentistry and the Graying of America
The American population is getting older. There are now more older citizens, proportionately, than ever before. Social scientists believe we are on the verge something has never happened: within the next twenty years, older adults will outnumber younger people.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special Needs Dentistry posts from the Center for Dental Anesthesia?…
ASD and Dentistry
Categories: Dental health, Special needs dentistry
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have special challenges when it comes to dentistry and dental health. What to others may be an ordinary trip to the dentist’s office is filled with triggers that can make an otherwise straightforward appointment difficult. Yet people with ASD need regular cleanings and checkups to ensure good dental…
Cancer and Dental Health
Cancer is a frightening disease that has affected the lives of millions of people. About 1.5 million new cases are diagnosed in the United States, each and every year.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special Needs Dentistry posts from the Center for Dental Anesthesia? Click here. Cancer annually claims hundreds of thousands of lives,…
Dental Health and Parkinson’s Disease
Categories: General Dentistry, Special needs dentistry
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the nervous system that affects motor skills. It is a progressive disease that impacts about one million people in the United States. It occurs most often in older people but can also be seen in people under the age of forty.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special Needs…
Aging and Dentistry
A wise person once said that while everyone wants a long life, no one wants to be old. But of course, aging happens to us all. Thanks to improved healthcare, it is projected that one of every five Americans will be in the sixty-five-and-older age group by 2030.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special…
Special Needs Dentistry: Personalized Experience
The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is one of just a handful of practices in the United States that specializes in dental care for people with disabilities. With 12.8% of the American population identified as disabled, the need for special needs dentistry is very high.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special Needs Dentistry…
