Kids Tooth Team Michigan is Lake Orion's destination for inclusive, individualized dental care for children with special healthcare needs. Our board-certified pediatric dentists have completed advanced residency training in special needs care and are experienced working with children across a wide range of diagnoses, sensory profiles, and behavioral needs. We serve families throughout Lake Orion, Orion Township, Auburn Hills, Oxford, Clarkston, Independence Township, Rochester Hills, and northern Oakland County.
Pediatric special needs dentistry adapts clinical care, the office environment, and the patient experience to meet the unique requirements of children whose diagnoses or health profiles make standard dental treatment difficult without modification. At our Lake Orion office, this means taking the time to understand your child before their first appointment, building a care plan around what works for them specifically, and never rushing or forcing a child through more than they are ready for. Every detail of how we approach your child's visit is shaped by what we know about them as an individual.
Dr. Kasey Stark completed two residency programs focused on special healthcare needs populations, a level of specialized training that goes well beyond standard pediatric dental education. For families in Lake Orion and northern Oakland County, this expertise is available close to home.
No two children with special needs are the same, and we do not treat them as though they are. Every care plan at our Lake Orion office is built from a detailed consultation with your family and designed around your child's specific diagnosis, sensory profile, communication style, and behavioral history.
Our Lake Orion office is designed to minimize sensory overwhelm. Lighting can be dimmed, noise-canceling headphones are available, favorite shows play on overhead screens, and our team is trained to work at a calm, unhurried pace that gives children the time they need to feel comfortable before anything clinical begins.
When environmental modifications and behavioral support are not enough on their own, we offer nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and general anesthesia in both office and hospital settings. We discuss every option thoroughly at the consultation and recommend only what is genuinely appropriate for your child.
Dr. Kasey Stark completed two residency programs focused on special healthcare needs populations, a level of specialized training that goes well beyond standard pediatric dental education. For families in Lake Orion and northern Oakland County, this expertise is available close to home.
No two children with special needs are the same, and we do not treat them as though they are. Every care plan at our Lake Orion office is built from a detailed consultation with your family and designed around your child's specific diagnosis, sensory profile, communication style, and behavioral history.
Our Lake Orion office is designed to minimize sensory overwhelm. Lighting can be dimmed, noise-canceling headphones are available, favorite shows play on overhead screens, and our team is trained to work at a calm, unhurried pace that gives children the time they need to feel comfortable before anything clinical begins.
When environmental modifications and behavioral support are not enough on their own, we offer nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and general anesthesia in both office and hospital settings. We discuss every option thoroughly at the consultation and recommend only what is genuinely appropriate for your child.
Our Lake Orion team has experience with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, anxiety disorders, cardiac conditions, respiratory conditions, and other complex medical profiles. If your child has a diagnosis or set of needs not listed here, please reach out. We will be straightforward with you about our experience and whether our office is the right fit.
Every special needs patient begins with a consultation before the first clinical visit. We sit down with you to discuss your child's diagnosis, what their previous dental experiences have looked like, what has worked and what has not, their sensory sensitivities, communication style, and any medical considerations. This is how we learn what we need to know to prepare our team and our environment before your child ever sits in the chair. We offer this consultation in person or by video conference.
For children with sensory sensitivities, we prepare the environment before they arrive. Lights can be dimmed, the room can be quieted, equipment can be introduced gradually, and our team works without rushing or raising voices. Noise-canceling headphones and overhead screens with favorite shows are available at every chair. We build in extra time for special needs appointments so nothing ever feels rushed or forced.
Kids Tooth Team Michigan offers nitrous oxide for mild anxiety and cooperation challenges, oral conscious sedation for deeper relaxation during more involved treatment, and general anesthesia for children who require complete sedation to receive safe care. General anesthesia is available both in-office for healthy patients and at a hospital for medically complex children or families who prefer that setting. We determine together at the consultation which approach is right for your child.
For children who cannot tolerate standard drilling or lengthy procedures, we prioritize minimally invasive options whenever clinically appropriate. Silver diamine fluoride, the Hall Technique crown, and resin infiltration reduce the duration and invasiveness of treatment, making each appointment more manageable for children who have lower tolerance thresholds.
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Before any clinical treatment begins, we schedule a dedicated consultation to understand your child fully. We discuss their diagnosis, their history with dental care, their sensory and behavioral profile, and any medical considerations. This step informs everything else and is not skipped for special needs patients.
The first appointment is designed around your child's readiness. We introduce the environment at a pace that works for them, use only the steps and tools they are prepared for, and adjust in real time based on how they are responding. We never force completion and we never rush.
Trust and familiarity build with each visit. We track what works for your child, share notes across our team, and adapt our approach as they grow. For families in Lake Orion Community Schools and throughout northern Oakland County, we aim to be the dental home your child can count on from early childhood through adolescence.
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Yes. Autism spectrum disorder is one of the most common diagnoses we work with at our Lake Orion office. We understand the sensory and behavioral challenges that dental visits can present for children with ASD and have a range of accommodations and sedation options to make care safe and manageable. Every child on the spectrum is different and we build the plan around your child specifically.
Yes. We welcome parent and guardian presence and consider it an important part of how we deliver care for children with special needs. We will work with you on the best approach for your child's situation and your comfort level.
Yes. We require a consultation before scheduling clinical treatment for all special needs patients. This is how we prepare properly and it makes a meaningful difference in how the first treatment visit goes.
That is something we want to know about at the consultation. Understanding what has gone wrong in previous appointments helps us plan differently and avoid the same triggers. We take a very gradual, trust-building approach with children who have had difficult past experiences, and we have sedation options available when that level of support is needed.
Yes. We coordinate with families and when appropriate with the child's medical team to ensure dental care is safe and consistent with their broader health plan. Please bring a current medication list and relevant medical history to the consultation.
Yes. Kids Tooth Team Michigan accepts Medicaid at our Lake Orion location. We want access to specialized pediatric dental care to be as straightforward as possible for all families in northern Oakland County.
Give us a call to chat with one of our friendly team members!