Clinic adapted for ASD and special needs

Experience, specific protocols, and an environment designed for children with autism and special needs patients

A safe environment

At wiloo, we have been treating children for over 30 years and we know that each one needs personalized care.
With our pediatric dentistry program for children with autism (ASD) and special needs patients, we want to offer a positive, tailored, and respectful dental experience that meets the needs of each family.

Our goal is for children to feel comfortable at the clinic, reducing anxiety and helping them trust the team and the environment.

To achieve this, we work with:

  • Play areas and quiet spaces.

  • Gradual desensitization protocols.

  • Visual supports and structured routines.

  • Positive behavior management and conscious sedation options when necessary.

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentistry is all about kids. Pediatric dentists not only know children’s dental issues best, but they also connect with little ones in ways a general dentist can’t. That makes them the ideal partner to look after your child’s smile.

Our pediatric dentist works hand in hand with parents to make sure every child’s smile stays healthy —easily and naturally.She also helps solve problems like:

  • Cavities
  • Bumps and dental injuries
  • Stains on teeth
  • Swollen gums
  • Teeth that don’t erupt

”The best thing you can do is bring your child to a pediatric dentist every 6 months for a routine check-up.

BeatrizPediatric Dentist

Tailored care

Every child is unique and deserves to feel safe and understood at the dentist. At wiloo, we work together with families to turn the visit into a positive experience:

  • We offer continuous support, explaining each step and resolving all your questions.

  • We are committed to early prevention, to prevent future complications.

  • We create a trusting environment, where both the child and the family feel at ease.

We want children to grow up with a healthy, happy smile, and for families to feel confident that they are in good hands.

Common dental problems in kids

Mouth ulcer

A canker sore is a tiny mouth ulcer that stings when kids eat or talk, but it goes away on its own after a few days.

Cavities

Cavities are little holes in the teeth caused by germs. Brushing and avoiding too many sweets can keep them away.

Tongue-tie

When the tissue under the tongue is too short, kids can’t move it well—and it may affect how they speak or eat.

Missing teeth

This means a few teeth haven’t come in due to lack of space. Book a visit so we can take a closer look.

Tooth injury

A tooth injury can happen from a knock or fall—it might loosen or break a tooth. It’s best to see the dentist quickly.

THE FIRST STEP TO YOUR CHILD’S HEALTHY SMILE

Frequently asked questions about ASD and special needs

Before you come, we talk with you to learn what calms them, what bothers them and how they communicate. You can come for preliminary visits just to get to know the space, with no treatment. We use visual supports showing the steps of the visit, always keep the same routine and the same professional, and reserve quiet time slots so there’s no waiting or noise.

We go step by step, at their pace: first looking, then touching with a finger, then with the mirror… until we reach the treatment. This is gradual desensitisation, and it may take several short visits. We never force it: if it isn’t possible one day, we try again another day. With consistency, the vast majority of children end up tolerating a full check-up.

Only when necessary, and always after trying behavioural management first. When the treatment is complex or the child can’t cooperate, we offer conscious sedation, which relaxes without putting them to sleep, with the child breathing on their own and monitored at all times. We decide together with you, explaining the risks and alternatives.

Predictable, short ones: always at the same time, with a pictogram or video showing the steps, a visual timer and the same toothbrush (many children cope better with electric brushes because of the constant vibration, others the opposite). We give you a routine tailored to your child and adjust it at each check-up.

Yes. Our programme is designed for any child who needs adapted care, not just autism: ADHD, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sensory or motor disabilities, severe dental anxiety… Each case is prepared individually, and if your child needs something specific (chair, position, a companion) just tell us and we’ll arrange it.