If you or someone you know is in poor dental health because of various medical, physical, psychiatric, or intellectual disabilities or issues, then Special Needs Dentistry also known as Special Care Dentistry may be the answer. These people often find visits to the dental office nearly impossible and because of their anxiety or fear of the dentist, cognitive or intellectual inability, complex medical issues, etc., they may require a special needs dentist to help them get the treatment they need.
Some of these issues are:
•Autism
•Epilepsy
•Parkinson’s
•Down Syndrome
•Stroke Victims
•Senior Issues
•Alzheimer’s
•Cerebral Palsy
•Anxiety
•Dental Phobia & Fear
•Psychiatric Issues
The staff here at our dental office in Aptos and Serving Santa Cruz, Capitola, Soquel and the surrounding areas, are acutely aware of the various issues affecting a person with special needs. We take special care in providing a relaxing environment for these people and will use a variety of oral sedation and IV sedation techniques to assure a successful dental visit. Please give us a call at 831.688.6531 or send an email to Info@CreekViewDentistry.com to find out more about our staff and the dental services we provide.