Special Needs Care
Dental Care for Children with Intellectual Disabilities
Clear communication and a patient pace make all the difference. We adapt every visit so your child understands what's happening and feels at ease.
Patient and unhurried
We give your child time to process and never rush a step.
Clear communication
Simple words and a tell-show-do approach, so each step feels predictable.
Sedation if it helps
Safe options let us complete care comfortably when a procedure is hard to tolerate.
Communication That Meets Your Child
We use simple language, a tell-show-do approach, and lots of encouragement so each step feels predictable. Repetition and familiarity build comfort, and we're happy to keep visits short and positive as your child gets used to us.
How We Adapt the Visit
Everything moves at your child's pace, guided by what works for them.
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Simple, clear words
We explain each step in plain language your child can follow.
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Tell-show-do
We show every tool and demonstrate gently before we use it.
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Time to process
We give your child room to take things in, and never rush.
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Short, repeated visits
Familiar routines build trust from one visit to the next.
Why a Patient Pace Works
When a child isn't rushed and each step is familiar, the dental chair stops being a place of stress. That steady, predictable approach is what lets your child cooperate more each time, and it's the foundation of gentle, thorough care.
When Sedation Can Help
When a procedure is hard to tolerate, safe sedation options let us complete care comfortably. We'll always recommend the lightest, safest approach for your child.
Tell us how your child communicates best, and we'll shape every visit around them.
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
How do you help my child understand the visit?
We explain everything in simple terms and show each tool before we use it, so there are no surprises. Short, repeated visits build familiarity and trust.
What should I share before the appointment?
Let us know how your child communicates best, what soothes them, and any triggers to avoid, so we can shape the visit around them.
Let's make the dentist easier
Call (801) 676-3700 and tell us about your child.