Dental care is important for everybody, but people with Down syndrome can have a number of differences that can require special attention. Source: National Down Syndrome Society Tags:American Academy of Pediatric Dentistrybrushingcalculuscavitiesdelayed eruptiondental caredentistdentistryDown syndromeflossingflouridegeneral dentistgum diseasegum healthimpaired immune systemOral healthorthodonticsperiodontal diseaseplaquetartarteethteeth grinding