💙 Special Kids, Special Care 💙
A Calm Dental Home for Every Child
🌈 Who We Help 🌈
Every Child Deserves a Happy Dental Visit
Dental visits can be overwhelming for children who experience the world differently. Bright lights, new sounds, strange tastes and being touched near the face can all feel like too much. Dr. Shilpa Varma has years of experience in special child care, and our clinic adapts to your child, not the other way round.
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Autism
Predictable routines, visual steps and a calm pace for children on the autism spectrum.
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ADHD
Short, focused steps with movement breaks and lots of praise along the way.
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Sensory Sensitivities
Gentle introductions to sounds, tastes, lights and touch, one at a time.
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Special Healthcare Needs
Children with physical, developmental or medical conditions, planned with your child's doctors.
👣 Step by Step 👣
Your Child's First Visit
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1
A call before the visit
We talk with you about your child's needs, what calms them, what upsets them, and any medical details.
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2
Meet and explore
Your child explores the room, meets the team and plays. No treatment, just getting familiar.
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A gentle look
When your child is ready, we count their teeth, in the chair or on your lap, wherever they feel safe.
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A plan that fits
We explain what we found and plan the next steps together, including comfort options if treatment is needed.
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5
Celebrate!
Every visit ends with praise and a little reward. Each happy visit makes the next one easier.
📝 Before You Come 📝
Tips for Parents
Prepare with a story. Show pictures of a dental clinic or read a simple social story about visiting the dentist.
Practise at home. Play "dentist" with a toothbrush and a mirror, and count teeth together.
Bring a comfort item. A favourite toy, blanket, headphones or tablet can help a lot.
Pick a good time. Book when your child is usually rested and calm. Tell us if mornings or afternoons work better.
Tell us what works. Share words to avoid, rewards your child loves and strategies from home or therapy.
Keep it positive. Avoid words like "hurt" or "injection". Say "we're going to count your teeth".
Got Questions?
Questions Parents Ask
Yes, and we recommend it. A short "meet and greet" visit lets your child see the room, sit in the chair if they want to, and meet us without any pressure.
We book longer slots so there is never a rush. If your child needs a break, we stop. If a visit is not working, we can try again another day.
That's okay. Some children start on a parent's lap, or we look at their teeth wherever they feel comfortable. We build up step by step.
For many children, yes. Dr. Shilpa will review your child's medical history and needs before suggesting it. For children who need a lot of treatment, hospital dentistry under general anaesthesia may be the kinder option.
Absolutely. Share any strategies that work at home or in therapy, such as visual schedules, words to avoid or rewards, and we'll use them in the clinic.
We're Here to Help
Let's plan your child's first visit together
Book a consultation and tell us about your child. We'll take it from there, at their pace.
Book a Consultation