As parents and carers of children with autism are aware, maintaining oral hygiene and dental health can be challenging.
Every individual with autism varies in terms of their sensory issues, abilities and needs.
Literature suggests that many children with autism may be more at risk of
suffering from certain dental conditions as a result of such characteristics.
These may include tooth decay, gum disease, oral trauma, tooth wear, acid erosion and dry mouth conditions.
Prevention of these dental conditions is better than cure and may prevent unnecessary pain and anxiety in the future.
This booklet contains information and tips on how to maintain oral health to help reduce the risk of dental disease in the future.
Visiting the dentist can also be a very stressful, traumatic experience due to the unfamiliar sounds, smells, tastes and appearance.
This booklet contains tips and suggestions that may help to prepare for a visit.