Tailoring Dental Care to People with Special Needs

Our Marietta family dentist has a special place in his heart for serving at-risk individuals, such as those with special needs. If you have someone in your family who is medically fragile or suffers from a condition that might otherwise impair their oral health, we want you to know that we’ll do everything possible to provide them with the best level of care that we can.

Special needs dentistry (Marietta) is something that has to be tailored to the individual. Each person has specific risks, backgrounds, and lifestyle factors that impact their oral wellness. Perhaps there’s limited dexterity, caregiver stress, or other factors that may limit them from receiving typical preventative care on a daily basis. And that’s ok.

Dr. Barnett works closely with each special needs family to help parents and caregivers best provide for their loved one. Perhaps it’s simply working with them to develop a modified home hygiene routine. Or it might be planning a sedation appointment so that their child can finally get the dental treatment that they need. Whatever it may be, we approach the situation in a way that co-partners with your family to determine the best path toward oral health.

If your child or family member hasn’t seen a dentist in a while, we recommend starting with an early morning exam. Making sure everyone is fresh and well rested — while keeping the appointment short — is often the best way to “ease” back into a dental care routine.

Call the office of Nicole Barnett DMD in Marietta to schedule your next appointment at our office. We look forward to meeting you and your family!