When your child has special needs, it is often hard to find the dental care you need for them. The good news is that Dr. Bret Jerger, your pediatric dentist in Decatur, IL has extensive training in caring for children with special needs as he has undergone additional years of residency at Riley Children's Hospital.
Your child will not only get the dental care they need; you can rest assured that they will also feel safe and comfortable during their procedure.
What Defines Special Needs?
Special needs can be defined as physical and developmental disabilities. With special needs children, we strive to stay within your child's comfort zone so they can get the care they need comfortably. Dr. Bret works with these types of special conditions:
- ADD/ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Autism/Asperger’s syndrome
- Cerebral palsy
- Cleft lip and palate
- Down syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Hearing Impairment
- Sensory processing disorder
Dentistry for Your Child's Unique Needs
Our office is equipped to care for special needs children, and our staff has been trained in managing their unique needs. We are happy to spend as much time as needed with parents and family members so there is a clear understanding of the treatment that is needed and the care that will be provided. Dr. Bret will work with families to create a treatment plan that will help your child maintain optimum oral health.
Contact Jerger Pediatric Dentistry in Decatur, IL
If you have a child with special needs, the first step is a consultation to meet our staff and Dr. Bret, and determine the individualized care that will best suit your child's needs. Give Jerger Pediatric Dentistry a call today to arrange a convenient time for your family to meet us and learn more about what we can do to help your child.