{"id":329,"date":"2013-10-22T22:24:50","date_gmt":"2013-10-22T22:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.drbobbycarmen.com\/?p=329"},"modified":"2013-10-22T22:24:50","modified_gmt":"2013-10-22T22:24:50","slug":"keep-your-loved-ones-safe-and-smiling-with-special-needs-dental-care-from-dr-bobby-carmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2013\/10\/keep-your-loved-ones-safe-and-smiling-with-special-needs-dental-care-from-dr-bobby-carmen\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Loved Ones Safe and Smiling with Special Needs Dental Care from Dr. Bobby Carmen"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Caring for the needs of someone who is disabled can often be a challenge. After all, there\u2019s so much to account for and arrange that sometimes, tasks simply can\u2019t help but fall to the wayside. Oral health, for instance, may be difficult to keep up with for a number of reasons, resulting in decayed or damaged teeth and diminished structure. Here at the Norman<\/a> practice of Dr. Carmen<\/a>, we understand how complex and varied the needs of people with debilitating conditions can be \u2013 that\u2019s why we\u2019re here to take some of the burden off of you, their caretaker, by providing gentle dental services<\/a> that take into account their unique needs and concerns. We\u2019re well-versed in a number of conditions and are ready to pass on the benefits of our valuable expertise to you!<\/p>\n

Dr. Carmen<\/strong> has experience treating patients with a number of illnesses, including:<\/p>\n

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

Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/strong> tends to lead increased forgetfulness and dementia as it progresses, which can take a heavy toll on one\u2019s daily hygiene. Additionally, they may become confused in the dentist\u2019s office or even frightened. We suggest that they be brought in for more frequent check-ups and cleanings in order to ensure optimal oral health, and our team can provide oral sedation or other comforts if deemed necessary.<\/p>\n

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

Tremors are usually associated with Parkinson\u2019s<\/strong>, making it hard for patients to control even simple movements. This can negatively impact their skill at brushing and flossing. Studies have found that many people with this condition also experience depression. We\u2019ll be sure to take good care of these patients\u2019 smiles, ensuring that they stay full and functional for years to come.<\/p>\n

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

Trust is crucial when it comes to patients with Down Syndrome<\/strong>. We\u2019ll help you assure your loved one that they\u2019ll be perfectly safe under our care; additionally, because of the threat to their immune system, we\u2019ll be sure to avoid any possible spread of infection.<\/p>\n

Contact<\/a> our Norman<\/strong> office today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Carmen<\/strong>! Our team is committed to providing patients with personalized dental care that gives them a reason to smile brighter than ever before. We also serve the areas of Moore, the University of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma<\/strong>, and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Caring for the needs of someone who is disabled can often be a challenge. After all, there\u2019s so much to account for and arrange that sometimes, tasks simply can\u2019t help but fall to the wayside. Oral health, for instance, may be difficult to keep up with for a number of reasons, resulting in decayed or […]<\/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":[245,70,82,111,143,142,144,95],"class_list":["post-329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-dentistry","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-the-university-of-oklahoma"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329","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=329"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":331,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329\/revisions\/331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=329"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}