How are In-Home Dental Exams Performed?

In-Home Dental Care for Special Needs Patients in Los Angeles County

If you’re considering partnering with Dr. Wade Banner of In Motion Dentists to care for your special needs loved one, you probably have questions about how in-home dental care works. Whether you were referred by a previous dentist, healthcare provider, or discovered us online, you might be surprised that dentists today still make house calls—and wonder how Dr. Banner manages to bring a full dental office into your home.

The Logistics of In-Home Dental Care

Dr. Banner uses state-of-the-art portable dental equipment, including:

• A compact dental chair
• Dental instruments
• Portable X-ray equipment

All equipment is safely transported in specialized cases and set up wherever your loved one is most comfortable—whether in their bedroom, living room, or care facility common area. This allows Dr. Banner to provide thorough dental exams and treatments without the need for patients to travel.

Personalized Care for Every Patient

Every patient has unique needs, and Dr. Banner ensures no two appointments are alike. When you schedule an in-home visit, our team will spend time gathering important information about your loved one, including:

• Medical history and current conditions
• Personality traits and comfort level with dental care
• Past experiences with dental or medical anxiety

This preparation allows Dr. Banner to tailor each visit, whether that means performing procedures with the patient accompanied by their primary caregiver or utilizing sedation dentistry for those with dental anxiety.

Dental Procedures Offered in the Home

Caregivers are often surprised by the wide variety of advanced procedures Dr. Banner can perform in-home. These include:

• Routine dental exams and professional cleanings
• Emergency dental care for sudden pain, swelling, or injury
• Crowns and caps
• Partial dentures and bridges
• Deep cleanings to treat gum disease
• Root canals
• Cavity fillings
• Full dentures
• Tooth extractions

Dr. Banner brings comprehensive care to your loved one, ensuring safety, comfort, and convenience—all in a familiar setting.

Contact In Motion Dentists Today

Whether your loved one has recently become homebound or hasn’t visited a dentist in years, Dr. Banner and his team are ready to provide compassionate, professional care tailored to their needs.

Call In Motion Dentists in Los Angeles County today at (626) 594-0374 to learn more about our in-home dental services and schedule an appointment.

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