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Special Care Dentistry For children with Special Needs

Compassionate Dental Care for Every Child

At Giggles & Grins Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that every child deserves a healthy, confident smile—no matter their unique needs or challenges. Our Special Care Dentistry services are thoughtfully designed for children with medical, physical, developmental, or sensory differences, ensuring that each visit is safe, comfortable, and positive.

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What Is Special Care Dentistry?

 

Special Care Dentistry focuses on providing personalized dental care to children who may need extra time, understanding, or special accommodations. This includes children with conditions such as:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Down Syndrome

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • ADHD or sensory processing difficulties

  • Medically compromised or chronically ill children

Our pediatric team is specially trained to adapt every aspect of care—from communication and environment to treatment approach—to meet your child’s individual needs.

How We Make Every Visit Comfortable

We understand that visiting the dentist can feel overwhelming for children with special healthcare needs. That’s why we focus on:

  • A calm and sensory-friendly environment
    – Gentle lighting, minimal noise, and child-friendly décor.

  • Gradual desensitization and familiarization visits
    – Allowing your child to get used to the dental setting at their own pace.

  • Tell–Show–Do approach
    – Helping your child understand every step before we begin.

  • Sedation options when needed
    – Nitrous oxide or other safe sedation techniques for stress-free treatments.

  • Collaborative care
    – We work closely with parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to create an individualized care plan.

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About Giggles & Grins

Why Are We Different?

At Giggles & Grins, we believe that every child deserves dental care that is gentle, respectful and rooted in understanding their overall growth—not just their teeth.

We are a pediatric dental practice dedicated exclusively to caring for babies, children and teens from 0 to 18 years, with a strong focus on comfort, prevention and long-term wellbeing.

Airway-Focused & Function-First Care

We consider oral habits, breathing patterns and jaw development alongside dental health, especially during a child’s growing years.

Gentle, Non-Judgemental Environment

Every child and parent is met with patience, empathy and respect. We take time to explain, listen and guide—without rushing or pressure.

Preventive & Early-Intervention Approach

Our goal is to support healthy development early and reduce the need for complex treatments later, wherever possible.

Specialised Pediatric Expertise

From routine dental care to myofunctional therapy, tongue and lip tie management, orthodontic guidance and sedation-assisted treatments.

Meet Your Dentist

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Meet Your Doctor

Breath-Sleep-Smile Doctor

Dr Padminee Krishnan

BDS, MDS, FMPS, TOTs trained

Passionate pediatric dentist with 8+ years experience and super specialized in the field of Myofunctional therapy, Tongue ties and pediatric sleep dental medicine. Proven track record in providing gentle respectful and family centered care to all children. Has exemplary diagnostic skills oriented towards identifying root cause and providing holistic treatment solutions.

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FAQ

We encourage parents to share the child’s medical history, behavior patterns, likes/dislikes, and triggers in advance. Our team can schedule extra time, adjust lighting or sounds, and use visual aids or desensitization visits to help the child feel comfortable.