Special Needs Dentistry in Fairfax, VA

Special needs dentistry is the provision of dental care customized to the specific needs of patients with complex or disabling medical illnesses that may make traditional dentistry difficult. Special needs patients can have mental or psychological limits that necessitate considerations beyond standard dental care and procedures. Our board certified pediatric dentist, Dr.Floyd, completed an additional two years training and has experience to provide the best care for your child with special health care needs. Our dentist provides personalized, tailored care for the oral health management of each patient’s specific needs in Fairfax, VA. Before your visit, we will review your child’s medical history so we can appropriately plan for your child to feel calm and safe.

Advantages of Visiting a Pediatric Dentist

Our special needs pediatric dentist completed two years of additional training that focuses on special needs care. Her vast experience allows her to provide the best care for individuals with special needs.
Dr. Floyd, a board certified pediatric dentist, and her team of experts are dedicated to ensuring your child’s visit is as comfortable as possible and provide sedation and anesthesia if needed.
Special needs patients can have access to safe, effective and high quality dental care personalized to their specific needs by our experienced dentist.
Our pediatric dentist is prepared to provide any additional care, necessary precautions, your child desires or requires and is trained to anticipate all the requirements of a special needs child.

Who is Eligible for this treatment?

Patients with special healthcare needs require additional consideration when seeking dental treatment owing to physical, medical, developmental, or cognitive issues are eligible for the treatment. Dr. Floyd has experience treating all special needs patients including

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Behavior Disorders
Cerebral Palsy
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cystic Fibrosis
Down Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
Sensory, Hearing and Vision Disorders
Intellectual and Learning Disabilities

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Types of treatments

Dr. Floyd and her expert team utilizes an individualized, custom approach to care for your child. We want you and your child to feel safe and comfortable at Pumpkin Pediatric Dentistry. Depending on your child’s specialized needs, we can make accommodations such as reduced lighting and noise canceling headphones to complete treatment.

To avoid drilling and fillings in your child's teeth, silver diamine fluoride can be used to treat, reduce and prevent cavities.
Brushing is made simpler, and the risk of cavities is reduced by applying sealants to the surface of the teeth.
Dr. Floyd may discuss sedation dentistry to better care for your child. Nitrous oxide, conscious sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia are all examples of sedation dentistry.

Finding a Dentist that does this treatment

Pumpkin Pediatric Dentistry in Fairfax, VA, is the place to go for special needs dentistry. You can book an appointment with our board-certified pediatric dentist Dr.Floyd who excels in special needs dentistry and care.