{"id":288,"date":"2013-04-08T17:29:29","date_gmt":"2013-04-08T17:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.drbobbycarmen.com\/?p=288"},"modified":"2013-04-08T17:29:29","modified_gmt":"2013-04-08T17:29:29","slug":"find-personalized-dental-care-for-patients-with-special-needs-in-norman-ok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/find-personalized-dental-care-for-patients-with-special-needs-in-norman-ok\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Personalized Dental Care for Patients with Special Needs in Norman, OK"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>When you have a loved one who suffers from a serious mental or physical disability, making sure that they get the dental services they need can seem like an impossible task at times. \u00a0After all, a regular approach often won\u2019t meet their unique needs, and it can even result in trauma or disaster. Here in Norman, OK<\/a>, Dr. Bobby Carmen and his dedicated team<\/a> are committed to providing excellent care to smiles of all shapes and sizes, no matter what the circumstances are. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve taken the time to learn the special needs that come with a variety of disabilities and adjust our services accordingly. We want you and every member of your family to feel welcome at our practice!<\/p>\n

When caring for special needs patients<\/a>, it\u2019s crucial to understand their disabilities and the unique challenges that they pose. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n

Alzheimer\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n

As this degenerative disease progresses, symptoms such as forgetfulness and dementia begin to affect every aspect of that person\u2019s life, including their dental hygiene routine. Dr. Carmen recommends that patients with Alzheimer\u2019s<\/strong> are brought in to his Norman office more frequently for check-ups and cleanings. Additionally, oral sedation and other measures that can induce relaxation may be necessary.<\/p>\n

Parkinson\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tremors are usually associated with this condition, making it harder as time goes on to control even simple movements fully \u2013 a problem that can definitely affect brushing and flossing, which require fine motor skills. A large percentage of people with Parkinson\u2019s<\/strong> also suffer from depression. Our team can ensure that these patients\u2019 smiles stay full and functional, contributing to a higher quality of life.<\/p>\n

Down syndrome<\/strong><\/p>\n

When it comes to people with Down syndrome<\/strong>, trust has to be a crucial aspect of their care. We\u2019ll help you assure your loved one that they won\u2019t be harmed or restrained in any way during their procedure. Because their immune systems may be compromised as well, we\u2019ll take every precaution to prevent the spread of infection and keep a close eye on any possible signs of developing gum disease.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re here to give you and your family a reason to smile! Contact<\/a> our Norman<\/strong> office today to learn more about our dental care for special needs patients, or if you\u2019d like to schedule an appointment. Additionally, you can find out additional information about other conditions at this page<\/a>. We also serve the areas of Moore, the University of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma<\/strong>, and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you have a loved one who suffers from a serious mental or physical disability, making sure that they get the dental services they need can seem like an impossible task at times. \u00a0After all, a regular approach often won\u2019t meet their unique needs, and it can even result in trauma or disaster. Here in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[72,134,245,70,82,111,143,142,144,71],"class_list":["post-288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-dentistry","tag-central-oklahoma","tag-central-oklahoma-dentist","tag-dr-bobby-carmen","tag-moore","tag-norman","tag-norman-dentist","tag-special-needs-dentistry","tag-special-needs-dentistry-norman","tag-special-needs-norman-dentist","tag-university-of-oklahoma"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/288","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=288"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/288\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":290,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/288\/revisions\/290"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=288"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=288"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=288"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}