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How Can Oral Health Of Down S Syndrome Patient Be Taken Care Of?
hi! i have a 16 year old niece who is having down syndrome ad has globally developmetal delay. also she has cardiac issues. all of her teeth are poorly hygiened and we want them to be cleaned but the problem is she doesn t like to do this all and she cannot comprehend to whatever is being told to her. please help me.
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
Hi,
You should take her to the dentist for cleaning of her teeth. The dentist will prescribe some analgesics or local anesthesia for cleaning.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parkavi Gunasekaran, General & Family Physician
You should take her to the dentist for cleaning of her teeth. The dentist will prescribe some analgesics or local anesthesia for cleaning.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parkavi Gunasekaran, General & Family Physician
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