Special Health Care Needs

If your child has special health care needs, feel great knowing his/her dental needs are not necessarily any different than those of any other child. The difference is how your child’s dental care is delivered based upon their specific needs.

A child with special needs is defined as having a development or acquired physical, mental, development, sensory, behavioral, cognitive, and/or emotional impairment that necessitates medical management, some kind of health care intervention, and/or use of specialized services or programs. This could include asthma, autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, and many others.

If your child has special health care needs, trust that Dr.’s Lockwood and Meeske review your child’s condition and custom tailors the delivery of care to fit your child’s specific needs. Before your appointment, kindly call us to provide us with specific details of your child’s condition (whatever information you can provide would be helpful). Drs. Lockwood and Meeske will work closely with your child’s medical doctor to ensure their dental health plan is part of their overall health plan. Rest easy knowing our team is well prepared for your child’s visit.