It’s not always easy to find the perfect dentist — and if you’re dealing with a disability or caring for someone who is, you know it’s even harder to find a team that can meet your special needs. But we’ve got good news for you: Dr. Bobby Carmen is also your special needs dentist in Norman. Keep reading to learn how he and his team meet the unique needs of a variety of Oklahoma patients.
Turn to the Trusted Special Needs Dentist in Norman, OK
Disabilities can affect oral health in a number of ways. At-home hygiene can be impacted by mobility or memory issues — patients dealing with multiple sclerosis, for example, may find it difficult to floss daily. Alzheimer’s patients may have trouble remembering to care for their teeth at all. And it’s not only the at-home dental care that can suffer — a routine checkup and cleaning can be traumatic for someone with Down syndrome or autism.
Finding a dental practice that specializes in special needs can be a true lifesaver to family members and caregivers — and especially to the patients themselves. Dr. Carmen has the expertise necessary to treat patients with the following conditions.
- Alzheimer’s
- Parkinson’s
- Cerebral palsy
- Down syndrome
- Autism
Oral Sedation Helps Special Needs Patients Relax
Once he has developed an excellent relationship built on trust and compassion with the patient, oral sedation helps Dr. Carmen perform even complex dental procedures. Patients suffering from mobility issues or a fear of the dental chair especially benefit from this option, which allows them to sleep through dental treatment.
With oral conscious sedation, the patient takes an oral medication about an hour before their appointment. Once its effects have taken over, he or she is completely relaxed and Dr. Carmen can perform the vital dental care easily.
For patients undergoing longer procedures, or for whom oral conscious sedation isn’t quite enough, Dr. Carmen works with a board-certified anesthesiologist who can administer IV sedation as needed.
Whatever option you and your loved one choose, you can feel comforted knowing he or she will be monitored throughout the entire sedation process — because our patients’ safety and wellbeing are always at the top of our list.
Schedule An Appointment Today
Don’t let the oral health of your loved one suffer. Call Dr. Carmen’s office today to schedule an appointment for special needs dentistry in Norman. Because when you having a dentist who understands special needs patients, oral health care can be a positive and empowering experience for everyone. Click here to schedule an appointment today!