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Tourette Syndrome at Peng Dental Care

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What Is Tourette Syndrome?

Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes individuals to make involuntary movements and sounds known as tics. These tics can be motor tics (like blinking, head jerking, or shoulder shrugging) or vocal tics (such as throat clearing, grunting, or repeating words). Symptoms typically begin in childhood, often between the ages of 5 and 10, and can vary in frequency and intensity over time.While the exact cause of Tourette Syndrome is not fully understood, it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and neurological factors. It often occurs alongside other conditions such as ADHD or OCD.

Why Choose Peng Dental Care for Patients with Tourette Syndrome?

At Peng Dental Care, we recognize that every patient is unique—and that includes individuals living with Tourette Syndrome. Our team is committed to creating a calm, supportive dental experience that respects your comfort, needs, and dignity. Here’s what sets our care apart:

Compassionate, Understanding Care

Dr. Peng and his team take the time to understand each patient’s unique needs and sensitivities. We deliver patient-centered care with patience, kindness, and respect—ensuring those with Tourette Syndrome feel safe, supported, and genuinely valued.

Flexible, Personalized Approach

We adapt our care to meet your comfort level. Whether it’s allowing extra time for appointments, adjusting our communication, or providing breaks during treatment, we tailor every visit to reduce anxiety and accommodate involuntary movements or vocal tics.

Comfort You Can Feel

From the moment you walk in, we prioritize a calm, judgment-free environment. Dr. Peng and his team are trained to respond with empathy and professionalism, making sure every visit is as smooth, stress-free, and supportive as possible. Our goal is to build trust and make dental care a positive experience, no matter your needs.

Major Insurance Providers Accepted

Peng Dental Care accepts most major insurance providers. Dr. Peng is an in-network Delta Dental Premier PPO Provider.

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FAQ

Tics are uncontrollable actions, and they may be exacerbated by stress, illness, excitement or fatigue. As noted, there are two types of tics related to Tourette syndrome, motor, and vocal. Some examples of motor tics include blinking, jerking, twitching the mouth and shrugging the shoulders. Vocal tics might include barking, yelping, coughing, grunting, shouting, swearing, and similar phonetic sounds.

Tourette syndrome is sometimes thought to be inherited because genetics are a major risk factor. Genetic predisposition to the disorder, however, doesn’t necessarily mean that an individual will develop full-blown Tourette syndrome. They may only have mild symptoms or even none at all.

Tourette syndrome usually sets in during childhood. It frequently sets in during early elementary school, but it can develop anytime before a person’s 18th birthday. (It is extremely rare to have a case first manifest after a person turns 18 years old.)

In many cases, tics are mild and don’t interfere with routine life. Mild tics may not require any medical treatment.

There is no known cure for Tourette Syndrome, but in many cases, symptoms lessen with age, especially in late adolescence or early adulthood. Treatments are available to manage tics when they interfere with daily functioning.

No, tics can vary greatly from person to person. Some people may have only motor tics, others only vocal tics, and some may have both. The type, frequency, and severity of tics can also change over time.