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Tips to Maintain Good Oral Health for Children with Autism

Oral health is important for all children, but it is critical for children with autism. Poor oral health can lead to a number of problems, such as cavities, gum disease, and even tooth loss. Follow these tips to help keep your child's teeth healthy and smile bright.

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Tips to Maintain Good Oral Health for Children with Autism

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  1. PATH 2 POTENTIAL TIPS TO MAINTAIN GOOD ORAL HEALTH FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

  2. IMPORTANCE OF GOOD ORAL HEALTH Oral health is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle PATH 2 POTENTIAL

  3. However, in children with autism, sensory issues can make it difficult to implement a dental care routine PATH 2 POTENTIAL

  4. Parents and caregivers can do several things to make oral hygiene and dental visits easier for their autistic kids PATH 2 POTENTIAL

  5. Let's discuss some tips to maintain proper oral health in children with autism PATH 2 POTENTIAL

  6. 1. Getting Comfortable with a Toothbrush PATH 2 POTENTIAL

  7. Instead of a regular toothbrush, find a toothbrush with soft or silicone bristles PATH 2 POTENTIAL

  8. If your child is visual and enjoys experimenting with colors, you may wish to try a multicolored children’s toothpaste PATH 2 POTENTIAL

  9. PATH 2 POTENTIAL 2. Demonstration of Cleaning Mouth

  10. Demonstrate the child how to brush and floss properly so that they can imitate PATH 2 POTENTIAL

  11. 3. Reducing Sugary Foods and Beverages Severe use of sugary foods and beverages can increase the risk of tooth decay PATH 2 POTENTIAL

  12. 4. Visit to Dentist Parents and dentists can use certain proactive strategies to help these children be less stressed during a dental visit PATH 2 POTENTIAL

  13. PATH 2 POTENTIAL Going to the same dentist for every dental visit gives your child a chance to get used to that office environment and the staff who work there

  14. 5. Eating a Healthy Diet Having a diet rich in vitamins and minerals is also important when it comes to having a healthy mouth PATH 2 POTENTIAL

  15. Oral hygiene for children with ASD can be complicated because of their unpredictable behavior PATH 2 POTENTIAL

  16. ABA Therapy in Long Island The Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) approach and its techniques can help autistic children improve their social skills and self-care skills PATH 2 POTENTIAL

  17. Mailing Address Talk to Us 71-19 80th street Suite 8213 Glendale, NY 11385 Phone Number +1 833-AUTISM2 (288-4762) Website https://www.path2potential.org/what-is-aba-therapy/

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