Need a dentist for 27 yr. old autistic son who can't brush properly and teeth are in bad shape. How do I find

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He uses an electric toothbrush but doesn't get all the  plaque off.  Since his dentist retired I get the impression the new one doesn't want anything to do with him.  He  wants to wait 3 months and let the teeth get more rotten.(no fillings have been put in for over a year)  They said my son will end up with dentures but I don't think we should do nothing for 3 months.  He isn't yet on medicade and when my husband retires in  8  months  we lose the dental insurance we now have.  What dentist  is best with special needs kids  people and where?  I'm looking for an orthodontist or possibly an oral surgeon if the teeth have to come out.   Should I try case western reserve or the cleveland clinic or is there something closer to home.  I  live in  Rome ohio.  Do  I need a second opinion?

jojo · Accepted Answer

`See a homeopath for a tooth formula
`strawberries are good at removing plaque
` make him 2 cups of green tea per day, take with cayenne pepper capsules , (or does he like chili)
`cranberry juice with aloe vera juice & blueberries will help 
` olive leaf extract will help to protect his immune system
`when you get a good dentist ask him for non mercury fillings
`avoid any chemical product and animals (too many parasites)

mom_in_love · Answer

Many people who are autistic have a hard time finding a dentist because the experience of it is frightening to them.  I have 9 years experience where I have worked with those who are autistic and what usually happens is they will have to take antibiotics for 7 days and the doctor will prescribe a moderate sedative usually to be taken one hour before seeing the dentist and another once he gets there.  It doesn't knock them out it's normally xanax or klonipin which are both used for relaxation.
TRY SOME OF THESE WEBSITES:
This particular website are dentists that specifically specializes with people who have autism - www.kennebecpediatrics.com
Over 25 agencies specialize with people who have autism - www.autism-society.org
www.autismspeaking.org
www.carolinaautism.org
www.kylestreehouse.org
www.ncbi.nim.nih.gov
www.neurodiversity.com
www.paho.org
www.dentaltreatment.topbestsites.org
www.wondertime.com
www.autismspiration.com
www.gundluth.org
www.aapd.org
www.tvcc.on.ca/gateway.php?id
www.enctoday.org
I'm sure you will be able to get info for a dentist and other things such as recreation and many other things.  Hope I helped.

Anonymous · Answer

you could try contacting social services to see if they could make any recommendations. a financial workder at social services should be able to help you get your son on medical assistance that will cover his medical needs. also if your son attends a day program, the staff there may be aware of a good dentist that would meet your son's needs. are there any operational regional treatment centers left in your area? some of the best dentists for people with special needs here in mn are still located at the regional treatment centers.

starting over · Answer

Do any of the colleges by you have a dental school.  That would be a great learning experience for the students and your son should be able to get state of the are treatment there.

AlaskanCutiePie · Answer

Pedodontists and their staff are dental specialists that deal primarily with children and people with special needs (i.e. downs syndrome, autistic).   If there aren't any listed in your phone book, ask your current dentist for a referral.

worldstiti · Answer

hi, may i suggest a dentist that works/specializes with children they may be equipped to handle your son.  or you could call the dental association. your insurance provider is a soure.

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