Special Needs Care
Dental Care for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Kids
Great dental care doesn't depend on hearing. As a deaf-friendly dental office, we communicate clearly and visually so deaf and hard-of-hearing children feel informed and at ease.
Visual-first communication
We face your child, use gestures, and show each step before we do it.
Calm and unstartling
We focus on what your child can see and feel, with plenty of reassurance.
Sedation if it helps
Safe options are available when a procedure is hard to tolerate.
Communication That Works for Your Child
We face your child so they can see us, use a tell-show-do approach, and rely on visual cues, gestures, and demonstration to explain each step. We're glad to work with your child's preferred way of communicating and to welcome an interpreter if you bring one.
How We Communicate Clearly
Everything is built around what your child can see and feel.
- 1
Face to face
We position ourselves so your child can always see us clearly.
- 2
Show, then do
We demonstrate each tool and step before anything begins.
- 3
Visual cues
Gestures and demonstration replace spoken instructions.
- 4
Interpreters welcome
Bring one if you'd like, and we'll work with any method your child prefers.
Why a Visual Approach Works
Because the high-pitched sounds of a dental office aren't part of the experience for many of these children, we focus on what they can see and feel: gentle hands, clear demonstrations, and steady reassurance. When your child can follow along visually, nothing feels startling, and trust comes easily.
When Sedation Can Help
If a procedure is hard to tolerate, safe sedation options are available to keep your child comfortable. We'll recommend the gentlest approach for their needs.
Your child will always know what comes next. We'll show it, and make sure they feel at ease.
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 This Care
Can we bring an interpreter?
Absolutely. We welcome interpreters and will work with whatever communication method helps your child understand and feel comfortable.
How do you explain treatment without sound?
We use a tell-show-do approach, showing each tool and demonstrating gently before we begin, so your child always knows what is coming next.
Let's plan a comfortable visit
Call (801) 676-3700 and we'll tailor it to your child.