As a parent or guardian of a child with special needs, you likely have a busy schedule and a full emotional load. Hopefully, you have a supportive group of family, friends, and medical professionals around to help both you and your young one. That group should also include a pediatric dentist because, often, children with special needs are at a higher risk of oral health problems. Read on below to learn more about this connection and what you can do to help your young one keep their smile as healthy as possible.

Infants are expected to cry. Excessive crying, however, can be a major contributor to exhaustion and frustration in parents. If your baby seems to be crying more than they should, and your efforts to help them find relief are not yielding much success, it may be worth your time to have your child evaluated for a lip or tongue tie. What are these conditions, and what is their connection with colic? This blog post explains.