Asian Journal of Dental Sciences

Oral Health in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review

Chaitanya Varma *

Fernandez Child Development Centre, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Ashwin Deshpande

Finedent Dental Clinic, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder is the fastest growing neurodevelopmental condition in the world. Children on the autism spectrum are prone to multiple oral health problems. The core symptoms of Autism cause difficulties in the identification and treatment of these conditions. This review highlights the frequent problems and details of management for the same.

Keywords: Oral health, toothbrushing, dental problems, Autism spectrum disorder

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