LAKE TRAVIS ORTHODONTICS
Care that begins with understanding.
Orthodontic visits for patients with Down syndrome, autism, or additional support needs start with listening.
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Help us understand what works for you.
Dr. Tostado has experience treating patients with mild to moderate additional support needs. A visit to the orthodontist can involve unfamiliar lights, sounds, and sensations, and every patient’s comfort and communication needs are different.
Contact us before your visit to discuss the support your child or loved one may need. We can assess how best to prepare and whether our setting is appropriate.
Preparing for the first visit.
Keeping routine dental examinations and cleanings up to date supports orthodontic planning. You may also find it helpful to explain the visit in advance or ask the office about a familiarization visit.
Share any sensitivity to light, sound, movement, or touch; helpful comfort items; signs of anxiety; and preferred words or communication methods.
Considering treatment together.
Braces and clear aligners have different daily care and wear requirements. Dr. Tostado will consider oral health, treatment needs, sensory preferences, and the support available at home.
An evaluation does not automatically mean treatment should begin. The goal is a considered decision and a care plan the patient and family understand.