Compassionate Care for Every Child. Including Those with Special Needs
Jessica Lara learned of Dr. Faisal Khan and his practice, Grand Parkway Pediatric Dental, back in 2019. At the time, her three children were pre-teens and young teenagers. Yahir, her non-verbal son who has Autism, had never had his teeth cleaned before without general anesthesia.
“I found Grand Parkway Pediatric Dental online and called to ask if they helped special needs children. I was happy and thankful to learn that they do!” Jessica said. “I just fell in love with Dr. Khan. He was so kind and convinced Yahir that he could get a cleaning without being fully sedated.”
Now 20 years old, Yahir and his sister, 17-year-old Valerie, still see Dr. Khan for regular cleanings. Big brother, Antonio, who also has Autism, aged out at 21 years old.
When Jessica found Dr. Khan, her family lived nearby in Pecan Grove. The family currently resides in East Bernard, a 50-minute drive from the dental practice. Why make the long drive? “It can be very difficult to get everyone in the car and go places, but we all just feel very comfortable in the office. It is worth the drive,” Jessica explains.
“The office is beautiful and clean. The employees are all very patient, from the dentist to the assistants. I bring his older sister, Nichole, to most appointments with me because Yahir listens to her and it makes it even easier. God blessed me with good helpers,” she continues.
“Many individuals with special needs are at higher risk for developing dental and oral diseases. We do not recommend delaying routine dental care,” says Dr. Khan. “Many parents of children with special needs put off taking their child to the dentist for years because they may require more attention than others.”
“We can accommodate most special needs kids in our office,” he continues. “My staff understands that some kids have limitations. Tell us about your child’s limitations, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.”
While all children yearn for gentle and caring dental care, caring for a special needs patient takes extraordinary amounts of compassion and understanding. Dr. Khan and his team, including Dr. Priyanshi Ritwik, Dr. Khadija Khan, and Dr. Anna Feng, are committed to making your child’s dental care as comfortable and easy as possible.
At Grand Parkway Pediatric Dental, kids of all ages are comfortable with Dr. Khan and his staff. “Kids are my whole life,” says Dr. Khan. “They’re so much fun. Every patient is different – children keep things exciting and fast-paced.”
Grand Parkway Pediatric Dental
Dr. Khan, Dr. Ritwik, Dr. Khadija, Dr. Feng
832-579-0960
7910 W. Grand Parkway S., Suite 100
Richmond, TX 77406
grandparkwaypediatricdental.com
Memorial Pediatric Dental
Dr. Khan, Dr. Tang
281-822-6600
791 Town & Country Blvd., Suite 210
Houston, TX 77024
memorialpediatricdds.com
