Special Needs Dentistry – North Raleigh, NC
Comfortable, High-Quality Care for Patients with Special Needs
Dr. Philip Lisk and our top-rated dental team are happy to take care of every member of your family, making us the go-to oral healthcare provider for everyone you love. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing outstanding dentistry for patients who have developmental or physical disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum. If you or someone in your family has special needs and could benefit from five-star dentistry, we invite you to give our office a call today to schedule an appointment!
Why Choose Philip A. Lisk Dentistry for Special Needs Dentistry?
- Top-Rated Dental Office in Raleigh
- Great with Patients of All Ages
- We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance
Special Needs Can Present Unique Challenges
Patients with disabilities and special needs can face unique barriers to care, whether that’s by having no choice but to see an uninformed dentist, or going to an office that doesn’t offer accommodations. All of these barriers, and plenty more, can make it difficult to stay on top of you or your loved one’s oral healthcare.
Children and adults alike who have Down syndrome, are on the autism spectrum, or have other developmental or physical disabilities can also struggle finding at-home oral hygiene products that fit their needs. This can increase the risk of certain dental conditions, like cavities, worn-down dental enamel, and more. Our team can help you or your loved one by recommending helpful hygiene products and providing mindful, quality preventive dentistry.
How Do We Help Patients with Special Needs Feel Comfortable?
If someone you love, yourself, or your child has special needs, our team will help curate a comfortable and positive dental experience based on those needs. In addition to offering nitrous oxide sedation in North Raleigh, our highly experienced team has created a relaxing office environment and always uses a gentle touch. Our top priority is to ensure that you and everyone you love feels excited to come back!
Our team’s top priority is to make sure your household stays cavity-free, and any issues that do arise over the years get treated quickly, before they have an opportunity to progress. We do this by providing thorough education and guidance for at-home oral hygiene routines, incorporating preventive treatments like fluoride into your routine dental visits, and starting off building positive relationships with the dentist at a young age.
Dental Tips for Patients with Special Needs
We highly encourage incorporating the following practices into your daily routine to help keep yours or your loved ones’ smile healthy and happy:
- Maintain good at-home dental hygiene by brushing twice a day and flossing at least once daily.
- Visit the dentist every six months for checkups and cleanings.
- Use dental hygiene products with fluoride to help remineralize dental enamel.
- If you have a child, continue brushing their teeth for them until they hit double-digits in age and model good dental hygiene habits for them.