Special Needs Care
Autism-Friendly Dental Care for Kids in West Jordan
The sights, sounds, and routine of a dental visit can be a lot for a child on the autism spectrum. As a sensory-friendly autism dentist, we adapt to your child so their care feels calm and predictable.
Predictable and calm
A steady routine and clear, simple words, so nothing feels like a surprise.
Sensory-friendly
Dimmer lights, lower noise, and a tell-show-do pace built around your child.
Sedation if it helps
Safe options, including general anesthesia, when staying still is too much.
Dental Care for Children with Autism
We meet every child where they are. For kids on the autism spectrum, that often means a predictable routine, clear and simple language, and plenty of time so nothing feels rushed.
You know your child best, so we start by asking what helps and what to avoid, then shape the whole visit around it.
How We Adapt Your Child's Visit
A few small changes make a big difference. Here's how we set your child up to succeed.
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Tell us what helps
You share your child's triggers and comforts, and we plan around them.
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A low-sensory room
We can dim the lights and lower the noise before you even arrive.
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Tell-show-do
We explain and show each step before we do it, so there are no surprises.
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Short, positive visits
We build comfort over time and can start with a get-to-know-us visit.
Try a meet-the-team visit first
Why a Predictable Visit Helps
For many children on the spectrum, anxiety comes from the unexpected. When each step is explained, shown, and repeated the same way, the visit becomes something familiar rather than something to fear, and that comfort tends to grow with every appointment.
When Sedation Can Help
If staying calm and still is too much, safe sedation options, including general anesthesia, let us complete care comfortably in one visit. We'll recommend the lightest option that fits your child.
Tell us what helps, and we'll build a visit your child can handle, one comfortable step at a time.
Where to Find Us in West Jordan
Our Southpoint office sits near 9000 South and 1300 West in West Jordan, just east of Redwood Road and about a mile east of Bangerter Highway. We're minutes from Gardner Village, Veterans Memorial Park, and Jordan Valley Medical Center, with free parking right out front.
Wasatch Pediatrics Dentistry & Orthodontics: Southpoint 9071 S 1300 W Suite 100 West Jordan, UT 84088 (801) 676-3700 Call to BookAlso Serving Families Near West Jordan
Just outside West Jordan? We welcome patients from across Salt Lake County.
Common Questions About Autism-Friendly Care
Can we visit the office before the first appointment?
Yes. A short, low-pressure visit to meet the team and see the space can make the real appointment far easier. Just ask when you book.
What can I do to prepare my child?
Tell us your child's triggers and comforts ahead of time, bring a favorite comfort item, and let us know the words or routines that work best at home.
Let's plan a visit that works
Call (801) 676-3700 and tell us about your child.