We Offer Thoughtful, Personalized Dental Care for People with Disabilities
We take time to understand what makes you feel safe, supported, and in control, from creating a calm environment to offering sedation, gentle techniques, or involving someone you trust in the room throughout the visit.
Our team has experience working with a wide range of disabilities, including autism, Down syndrome, and intellectual, sensory, or physical conditions. We also support patients who are nonverbal, deaf, or speech-impaired by offering alternative communication methods and constant check-ins to ensure clarity and comfort. For those living with dementia, we understand how the condition can affect behavior, memory, and even basic routines like brushing teeth.
However, we never label a patient as “difficult”, we simply adjust our approach.
Who This Is Perfect for:
- People who want a dental team that listens, adapts, and genuinely understands their needs
- Children, teens, or adults with developmental, sensory, or physical disabilities
- Patients with Down syndrome, autism, or other intellectual disabilities who benefit from individualized care
- Patients with dementia or other cognitive impairments who may need additional trust, familiarity, and reassurance
- Those who are deaf, mute, or nonverbal and need alternative communication methods
- Patients who benefit from sedation, gentle techniques, or slower-paced visits
- Parents or caregivers looking for a compassionate, skilled dental home
We create individualized care experiences that meet patients where they are because great dental care should feel possible for everyone.
Personalized Patient Profiles for Tailored Care
No two patients are the same and that’s why we never offer one-size-fits-all care. Before each first visit, we ask every patient or caregiver to complete a comprehensive patient profile. This allows us to learn about your unique needs, preferences, sensitivities, and communication styles ahead of time.
This profile helps us create a customized dental plan that may include:
- Specific calming strategies or sensory accommodations
- Communication adjustments for patients who are nonverbal, deaf, or mute
- Sedation dentistry options
- Gentle, minimal-contact procedures
- A familiar face (caregiver or companion) to remain present throughout the visit
When we understand your needs, we can deliver care that feels not only possible but empowering.
We welcome caregivers to be a part of the process, and we offer options like sedation, visual walkthroughs, and constant check-ins to help build trust and comfort. Whether it’s your first visit or your first positive dental experience, we’re here to make it count.
What Patients Are Saying
Ready for care that's built for you?
- Step 1 : Book a consultation.
- Step 2: Tell us what makes you feel comfortable so we can create a personalized care plan.
- Step 3: Visit at your own pace with a team that truly understands your needs.
- Step 4: Leave feeling supported, cared for, and proud of your confident smile.
FAQs About Braces and Orthodontics
Do you have experience working with patients with disabilities?
Yes, we do. Our team has extensive experience working with patients of all ages with physical, intellectual, developmental, and sensory disabilities. We adapt our care to meet individual needs, preferences, and comfort levels.
- Dementia – check review. Don’t neglect, just forget to brush their teeth. Get aggressive and paranoid. We have worked with many patients who have…and show we understand how their condition works. Before each consultation, we have extensive forms so we adapt our care to your needs.
- Tap into each disability – deaf and mute as well. We ask someone of comfort for trust can be here for the process – sedation, gentle dentistry methods, constant check-ins
- Patient profile testing – gentle dentistry, sleep
How do you make appointments more comfortable?
We offer flexible scheduling, extended appointment times, and a calm, sensory-aware environment. We’re happy to break things down step-by-step and take breaks as needed.
Can I visit the office ahead of time to get familiar with the space?
Absolutely! We welcome pre-visit walkthroughs so patients and caregivers can meet the team, explore the space, and feel more at ease before the actual appointment.
What if my child or loved one has trouble staying still or communicating?
That’s completely okay. We’re trained to work with patients who may have different ways of communicating or moving through appointments. We’ll work together to find what feels best and go at their pace.
Are you wheelchair accessible?
Yes, our office is fully wheelchair accessible, including exam rooms, restrooms, and entryways. If you have any specific accessibility questions, give us a call and we’re happy to help.
Can a caregiver stay in the room during treatment?
Of course. We encourage caregivers to be as involved as they’d like, whether that’s staying in the room for support or stepping out if the patient feels more independent.