A PLACE JUST FOR KIDS

As pediatric dentists, Drs. Cipes, Chisholm and Beauvais have a true calling to treat children and two years of specialty training beyond dental school. The specialty program of pediatric dentistry emphasizes child health and development, and includes a hospital rotation treating critically ill children. That’s why pediatric dentists are the best choice for children with special needs. In fact, many general (or family) dentists refer patients to us when children face special challenges.

Our practice has always been dedicated to promoting a positive attitude towards dentistry, and reducing anxiety in young patients during dental treatment. (Dr. Cipes teaches these subjects to dental students and dentists as a faculty member of the University Of Connecticut School Of Dental Medicine). Everyone in our office, from the office personnel to the clinical staff, is dedicated to helping children feel comfortable during dental treatment and that’s integrated throughout our pediatric dental practice.

Because we recognize that each child responds in his or her own special way to dental treatment, we have a variety of approaches to meet the needs of an individual child. We use age-appropriate words, coaching, and lots of praise to help children feel comfortable and confident during dental treatment. The approach we recommend for your child will be based upon health history, dental needs, emotional and intellectual development, and most important, your parental preferences.

As mothers ourselves, we encourage parents to ask us about any aspect of treatment so that we can work together as partners in making the right dental decisions for their children.

Special children have special dental needs. For example, some conditions requiring special care in dentistry are cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, vision impairments, and developmental disabilities. Whatever the special needs of your child, good dental care can prevent oral problems and protect the look and health of your child’s smile.

As the parent of a special needs child, you may have concerns about how your daughter or son will cope with a dental visit. From the access ramp to special dental equipment, our office is designed to make a dental visit as easy on you and your child as possible. The doctors and their staff have comprehensive training, experience and a positive attitude about giving the extra care needed to help your child feel comfortable during dental treatment. Please talk to the doctors about your particular concerns. Together, you can select an approach to treatment that is ideal for the special needs of your child.

We have developed picture guides, also known as social stories, which are useful for anxious children and those with special needs. If you feel a picture guide would be helpful or your child already uses picture guides, activity schedules or social stories, please call us to receive a free picture guide or you can download our picture guides by clicking here.