Got my teeth cleaned for the first time in several years.

I, like many on the spectrum, fear the dentist.

Nor am I too good at caring for them (but I hope to change that.)

For one reason or another I put keeping up with my dental appointments off.

COVID Hit. Then everything else, eventually it became necessary to be done.

But this time I wanted to do it right. Find a dentist that understood special needs.

I searched, researched, asked in various Facebook Groups in the area.

What I had found was the common denominator.

While the Practice noted in recent newspaper article that 25% of their patients are special needs, it was made known to me by many others that crossed my path.

In July 2024 I had a consultation. In November 2024 I had cavaties filled.

Today, I went for my first cleaning in several years.

Having a dental hygienist that my mom and I knew from church helped.

Surprisingly, beside the traditional problem areas, it wasn’t all that bad.

I was very pleased to have a good report and no cavities!

From here, I know I must make an effort to be better at my oral health routine.

But for this and other things today, I am feeling grateful and blessed!

Never take things that you have for granted, care for yourself at every opportunity, for you may never know when it will be too late.