Dental phobia is a condition that leaves people terrified of going to the dentist. Most of those who have it are perfectly aware that their fears are irrational, but are still unable to do anything about it. With the right help, like what is available at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, people with…
Special needs dentistry
Dentistry and Down Syndrome
Categories: Special needs dentistry
People with Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) have to go to the dentist, just like anyone else. But they can have unique differences that require special attention. While not essential, SHCN patients as a group tend to do better with dentists who have had special training and are equipped to accommodate them, like the team…
Special Needs and Dental Health
People from all over the Washington, DC and Virginia area turn to the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria for special needs dentistry, which our team has provided for many years. We treat patients with disabilities and diseases, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or Down Syndrome; patients with medical problems like diabetes, or who are in …
