Dr. Hernandez is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, her unique training provides your child an incredible experience regardless of their age and experience with the dentist.

Dentistry is a challenging healthcare event for the young and old. For experienced and the inexperienced. For many of our children with heightened sensitivities, intellectual and behavioral difficulties it can be an incredibly difficult event. These experiences often leave behind medical trauma which influences future responding in the dental chair. Research indicates that “Behavior” is a huge barrier to receiving dental care.

For whom: Those with heightened sensitivities, intellectual & behavioral difficulties (diagnosed or not), and any child who is having difficulty receiving basic dental care.

Specialist: Dr. Hernandez is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2013. But she believes her true gift and learning happened through her 26-year journey raising her son with multiple disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Over the years she has done multiple certifications and research to help her children increase tolerance to healthcare procedures.

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Dr. Hernandez is a Board Certified Integrative Medical Specialist.

Mouth is the gateway to health. Research is indicating the importance of attention to oral health in influencing overall health of a person. Inflammation and disease processes in the mouth are not separate from the rest of the body. It is a bidirectional relationship. In a holistic appointment we consider a deep dive in many factors that will influence oral health. The discussions are personalized but in general include deep dive in gut health, nutritional counseling, nourishment for healthy teeth, uncovering root causes for disease processes and its prevention. We select materials that are aligned with family’s lifestyle and bring attention to lowering overall toxic burden.

For whom: Those who are holistic & Integrative aligned. These are longer conversations for initial appointments.

Specialist: Dr. Hernandez is a Functional Medicine practitioner and completed her training. She is a Nationally boarded Health and Wellness Coach. She recently became certified as a food Addictions Coach. Her list of related trainings and certifications along with countless hours spent in learning daily remain unmatched. Lastly, she not only learns the knowledge but includes in her personal daily living.

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Breath/ Airway / Growth & Development / Muscle Function / TMJ interest

“Breath” is an important function of the body. The mouth & nose have a huge influence in how we breathe. And how we breathe impacts overall dental and health. This connection is part of an emerging science (Sleep Dentistry) that is helping us uncover root cause to many dental issues. Oral non-nutritive habits, Poor muscle function, Mouth Breathing, tethered oral tissues (TOT), Teeth grinding, TMJ issues are common problems seen in children. Parents often report excellent diet and yet children having decayed teeth. These conditions also have consequences on growth and development of the face which further perpetuates the problem. Most importantly problems in little people can become bigger problems as we age.

For whom: For children with oral breathing, poor sleep patterns, non-nutritive habits, poor muscle function – low tone, TMJ – clicking, popping or locking, malocclusion (crooked teeth), crowded teeth.

Specialists: Our doctors and hygienists are constantly engaged in staying abreast of this emerging science by daily learning. We screen children for structural issues and interview parents on their sleep habits. We help educate the parents and provide resources to increase awareness. We have included many services such as Myofunctional therapies, fascial releases, TMJ appliance, breath re-education and so much more to help our children to “Breathe for Health”

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