Our Lorton dental team has seen the light that children with special needs shed on the world. Still, we firmly believe that every child deserves high-quality kids dental care. Petite Smiles offers a calm, enjoyable, and inclusive experience for all infants, kids, and teens.
Pediatric Dentistry Should Feel Like a Retreat
We understand that you might’ve experienced dental hardships in the past. We live in a cruel, unfair world. Although over 52 million Americans have developmental disabilities, only 10% of dental professionals are deemed prepared for treatment for patients with special needs.
As sobering as this statistic is, Petite Smiles is committed to providing excellent, advanced children’s dentistry service for all Fairfax County kids (and we truly mean that). We’ve made it our mission to make children’s dentistry a more comfortable experience for every member of the family, and here’s what you can expect from your elevated Petite Smiles experience:
Health Conditions that We Look Forward to Handling
At our Lorton special needs dental clinic, our high-trained team offers exceptional care for those that might not have access to quality care in a traditional dental setting. Petite Smiles is uniquely qualified to care for virtually all young patients, including (but not limited to) those with:
- Down syndrome
- Autism
- Cerebral palsy
- Seizure disorders (like epilepsy)
- Dental Anxiety
- Dental Phobia
- Mild to severe intellectual disabilities
- Diabetes
- Multifaceted medical conditions
How We Cater to All Patients
We know that everyone has their requirements, preferences, and coping mechanisms to make healthcare experiences more enjoyable. Therefore, we pride ourselves in partnering with parents to create custom treatment plans and services that fit every patient’s unique needs (not the other way around).
Does your child need additional time at our office to mentally prepare for a dental appointment? Feel free to stop by our Lorton dental office or use our virtual office tour feature to create a social story to illustrate what to expect during a trip to the dentist. Does your child need help to relax? We offer conscious sedation options and other non-invasive dentistry techniques to help kids feel at ease during treatment. In full transparency, the possibilities for helping your child are endless, and we are open-minded to your suggestions.
Special Needs Dental Clinic in Lorton, VA
Top-notch dental care is for everyone, and our goal is for all children to wind up enjoying their dental visits (instead of dreading them). Even if the procedure itself isn’t fun, we strive to ensure that children (and their parents) feel unthreatened, confident, and at peace throughout the process. Our no-pressure approach helps young patients understand that going to the dentist isn’t scary, so we can help them stay healthy.
If you need a dentist for disabled children in the Lorton area, Dr. Rashed and her team are here to support your entire family. Schedule an appointment at Petite Smiles Boutique Pediatric Dentistry by calling (703)-688-2155 or message us online.
Petite Stories
My experience at Petite Smiles Dentistry with Dr. Heba Rashed exceeded my expectations. The clinic itself was beautifully designed with a child-friendly atmosphere, creating a relaxing environment. It was evident that they catered to their patients and the attention to detail was remarkable.
Brittany D.
So glad my kids first dental experience was at Petite Smiles! I have 4-year-old triplets and each one was so comfortable at the clinic. The entire Petite Smiles team was incredibly warm and welcoming. They engaged with my kids, which really helped them feel comfortable throughout their cleaning and checks. And Dr. Rashed was awesome - very knowledgeable, thorough, and communicative throughout the visit.
Fairuz M
I'm absolutely thrilled to share our wonderful experience with Petite Smiles Pediatric Dentistry. From the moment we stepped into their clinic, we were greeted with warm smiles and a friendly atmosphere that immediately put my children at ease. They even had a board with their names welcoming them in! It’s so important to create such a positive environment for children where they could be nervous…