Many patients are differently-abled and deserve a unique approach. At Peak Family Dentistry, we provide dentistry that meets the individual where they are, including special needs adults, adolescents, and children.

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Special Needs Dentistry in Hackensack, NJ

At Peak Family Dentistry, we believe that everyone deserves excellent dental care from a caring team of dental professionals. This is why we offer special needs dentistry for adults, adolescents, and children in Hackensack, NJ.

Our kind and compassionate team will work hard to make sure you or your loved one feel relaxed and comfortable. Additionally, we will work with you to accommodate unique needs.

Our dentists, Dr. Lance Vicente and Dr. Jaya Gamble, will also take time to help you or a family member adjust and feel at ease while under their care.

When it comes to dentistry in Hackensack, we are all about you and finding ways to make dentistry accessible.

Our Approach to Special Needs Dentistry in Hackensack, NJ

Most of the time, our dentists get to know our special needs patients and can anticipate the techniques and environment that will make them feel comfortable. In other cases, our dentists set aside time to help patients with special needs adjust and adapt to the dental office setting.

Additionally, Dr. Vicente and Dr. Heaney are affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Health, including operating room privileges at Hackensack University Medical Center. This distinction means they accommodate patients who may do better in this type of setting—or patients who need the available backup plan of a hospital situation or in-patient treatment.

We also offer sedation dentistry to alleviate any fear or anxiety, and we may recommend sedation in very select situations.

When appropriate, we may also suggest nitrous oxide, a safe gas that bolsters feelings of relaxation and calm.

Our Diverse Special Needs Population

We have worked with many types of special needs, including:

Autism
Cerebral palsy
Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease
Down syndrome
Chromosomal or genetic differences
Parkinsons disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Specific physical limitations

No matter the nature of the particular need, we encourage you to contact our dental office to speak with a member of our team. Let us know what we can do to accommodate you or your loved one.

Services for Special Needs Patients

We provide a wide range of dental services for special needs adults, adolescents, and children in Hackensack, including:

General Dentistry—Fillings, root canals, extractions, and crowns
Preventive Dentistry—Exams, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments
Sleep Apnea Therapy—Appliances and treatments to achieve safe and comfortable sleep
Periodontal Treatments—Scaling, root planing, custom maintenance schedules
Restorative Dentistry—Dentures, implant-supported dentures, and bridges

At Peak Family Dentistry, it is our goal to treat you or your loved one like family, and that means working hard to make everyone feel welcome.

Contact Our Dental Office Today for Special Needs Dentistry in Hackensack, NJ

If you or your loved one requires unique accommodations, or if you have questions about special needs dentistry in Hackensack, NJ, we invite you to contact a member of our dental team today to discuss the best options for care.

We serve patients with special needs in Hackensack, Paramus, Emerson, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, Englewood, Fort Lee, Nyack, Clifton, and all surrounding locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer dentistry for special needs patients in Hackensack?

Yes, we treat differently-abled patients in our Hackensack, NJ dental office, and our team works hard to accommodate those with special needs. In our dental office, we treat patients like family.

Our patients include individuals from the autistic community, those with developmental and physical disabilities, patients with dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, chromosomal abnormalities, Down Syndrome, and more.

If our team can do anything to make you or a family member more comfortable, or if there is a way we can contribute to your dental health, we would like to hear from you.

Depending on the nature of the disability, we offer several types of sedation and can even utilize an operating room at Hackensack Meridian's Hackensack University Medical Center when appropriate.

At Peak Family Dentistry, we provide dentistry for special needs patients in Hackensack because we believe that everyone deserves a healthy smile and a chance for long-term oral health.

If you or a loved one is looking for special needs dentistry in Hackensack, contact a member of our team today. Let us know the nature of the disability, and we can discuss accommodations.

We are proud to serve patients in Hackensack, Paramus, Emerson, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, Englewood, Fort Lee, and all surrounding locations.

Meet Our Doctors:

Dr. Lance Vicente D.M.D.
Dentist

Lance Vicente, D.M.D. was born and raised in New Jersey. After graduating from Ramapo College of New Jersey Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology, he ...