Special Needs Care
Dental Care for Children with Down Syndrome
Children with Down syndrome benefit from a warm, patient dental team that knows their unique needs. We provide gentle, individualized care every visit.
Warm and individualized
We build trust through familiarity, simple communication, and encouragement.
Development watched closely
We monitor gum health, tooth eruption, and the bite as your child grows.
Sedation if it helps
Safe options keep care comfortable for anxious or extensive visits.
Warm, Individualized Dentistry
We build trust through familiarity, simple communication, and plenty of encouragement. Taking time to connect with your child makes each visit smoother than the last, and we love celebrating their progress.
How We Build Trust and Comfort
Familiarity is everything. Here's how each visit builds on the last.
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Connect first
We take time to get to know your child before any treatment begins.
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Simple, clear steps
We explain things simply and celebrate every bit of cooperation.
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Watch development
We keep a close eye on gums, tooth eruption, and the bite over time.
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Care under one roof
Our orthodontist is right here if and when treatment makes sense.
Why Regular Dental Care Matters
Children with Down syndrome can be more prone to gum issues, delayed or unusual tooth eruption, and crowding. Regular checkups and cleanings let us watch development closely and keep their smile healthy, and our orthodontic care is right here if it's ever needed.
When Sedation Can Help
If your child feels anxious or needs extensive treatment, safe sedation options keep care comfortable. We'll choose the gentlest approach that meets their needs.
We'd love to get to know your child, and to make each visit a little easier than the last.
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 Down Syndrome Care
How often should my child be seen?
Most children do best with a checkup and cleaning every six months, though we may suggest more frequent visits to monitor gum health and tooth development.
Do you offer orthodontics too?
Yes. Because we provide dentistry and orthodontics under one roof, we can monitor your child's bite and bring in our orthodontist when treatment makes sense.
We'd love to meet your child
Call (801) 676-3700 to plan a warm, unhurried visit.