You may not have known, but April 2nd is a big deal in the special needs community. It happens to be Autism Awareness Day – a time to honor those on the autism spectrum and their needs. With that said, you should mark the occasion by helping autistic loved ones protect their smiles. Your local DeLand dentist will even get you started on the process. Just keep reading to learn about autism’s connection to oral health and ways to protect autistic smiles.