{"id":114,"date":"2024-04-12T19:54:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T19:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weldondental.com\/blog\/?p=114"},"modified":"2024-05-30T19:57:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T19:57:23","slug":"autism-oral-health-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weldondental.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/12\/autism-oral-health-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Help My Loved Ones with Autism Avoid Oral Health Problems?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to the World Health Organization, around one in 160 children on Earth has an autism spectrum disorder, which usually becomes noticeable by the time a child reaches three years of age. These conditions can cause a child to have difficulty with language development and social interactions. While autism does not inherently cause any facial or dental differences, people with it can develop oral health problems due to unusual oral habits, poor food choices, or the side effects of medications. Here\u2019s how to help your loved one with autism keep a lovely smile<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Oral Health Problems Are More Common in Patients with Autism?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Patients with autism are often quite uncooperative at the dentist\u2019s office and with proper oral hygiene at home, so it can be difficult for them to receive the right care. A few common dental problems for people with autism to develop include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n