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Urbana Pediatric Dentistry The UPD team takes an honest, compassionate, and joyful approach to treating our patients.

Urbana Pediatric Dentistry is located in Ijamsville, MD and is committed to delivering exceptional dental care for all infants, toddlers, children and adolescents, including those with special health care needs and complex medical histories. As a Pediatric Dental Specialist & Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Dina believes setting the stage of oral and overall health begins at birth, and focuses her practice on prevention, wellness, and growth & development. Since dental decay progresses much faster in baby teeth than in adult teeth, we encourage regular visits to the dentist starting at age one. It’s in these pivotal visits that our team teaches kids (and their parents!) lifelong healthy oral care habits through that focus on preventative care. We offer top notch information & services to our patients and their families to prevent tooth decay, catch restorative issues early on, and to build a positive association with dental visits. We want all of our patients to have a life full of peace, love, and healthy teeth.

October is Dental Hygiene Month, but healthy smiles aren’t created during one month, or during one dental appointment. 💛...
10/08/2026

October is Dental Hygiene Month, but healthy smiles aren’t created during one month, or during one dental appointment. 💛
They’re built in all those ordinary little moments at home.

The morning brush before everyone rushes out the door. Flossing between little teeth that touch. Going back to the bathroom because someone almost forgot to brush before bed. 😅 And parents stepping in to help when those tiny hands aren’t quite ready to do a thorough job on their own.

None of it has to look perfect.

What matters is creating a routine your child begins to recognize as simply part of taking care of themselves: brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, clean between teeth that touch, and keep up with regular dental visits.

As children grow, so will their independence. Until then, keep helping, keep encouraging, and celebrate the effort along the way.
Because the goal isn’t just clean teeth today, it’s helping children build habits that can protect their smiles for a lifetime. 🌿

Happy Dental Hygiene Month from all of us at UPD!

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10/06/2026

Those deep little grooves on your child’s back teeth can be tricky, even for a great brusher. 🪥
That’s where dental sealants can help.

A sealant is a thin protective coating placed over the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. It helps keep food and cavity-causing bacteria from settling into the pits and grooves that can be difficult for toothbrush bristles to reach.

And we have strong evidence that they work. According to the CDC, sealants can prevent about 80% of cavities in back teeth during the first two years after placement and continue to prevent about 50% for up to four years. With regular dental visits, we can also check them over time to make sure they’re still doing their job.

The CDC also reports that children ages 6–11 without sealants have almost three times as many cavities in their first permanent molars as children with sealants.

And prevention often makes sense financially, too. Sealants typically cost less than treating a cavity with a filling, and many dental insurance plans cover sealants for children’s permanent molars. Coverage and age limits can vary, so it’s always worth checking your plan.
A simple layer of protection now may help us avoid a cavity later, and that’s prevention we can smile about. 💛

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Today feels especially fitting at UPD because one of our favorite reminders is already right on our wall: Never stop smi...
10/02/2026

Today feels especially fitting at UPD because one of our favorite reminders is already right on our wall: Never stop smiling. 💛

For World Smile Day, we’re celebrating all the smiles we’re lucky enough to see, the excited ones, the shy ones, the “I did it!” smiles after a brave visit, and even the little smiles that take some time to appear.

To us, a smile is about so much more than teeth. It can show confidence, kindness, connection, and a child feeling comfortable enough to simply be themselves.

So today, share a smile, make someone else smile, and celebrate the little moments that bring joy. 😊
Happy World Smile Day from all of us at Urbana Pediatric Dentistry!

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09/29/2026

You spotted that first tiny bit of white peeking through your baby’s gums, exciting! 🦷💛 But then a few days pass... and the rest of the tooth still isn’t there.

That can be completely normal.

Once a baby tooth breaks through the gumline, it may take a few days to a few weeks to fully emerge. Some teeth seem to pop up quickly, while others take their sweet time.

You may notice the tooth gradually becoming more visible over the following days or weeks, and the gums can remain a little swollen as it continues to come in.
And because baby teeth often seem to arrive in waves, by the time one little tooth has settled into place, another may already be getting ready to make its debut. 😅

The biggest thing to remember? Every child’s eruption timeline is a little different. There’s no need to compare your baby’s smile to another child’s.
Have questions about your little one’s first teeth? We’re always happy to help parents know what to expect during this exciting stage. 🌿

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Sometimes the best way to prepare your child for the dentist is not to overprepare them. 💛Children are wonderfully curio...
09/24/2026

Sometimes the best way to prepare your child for the dentist is not to overprepare them. 💛

Children are wonderfully curious, but giving them lots of details beforehand can sometimes introduce worries they didn’t have in the first place.

Instead, keep the conversation simple and upbeat: “We’re going to visit the dentist. They’re going to look at your smile and count your teeth!”

Try to avoid sharing your own difficult dental experiences or using words that might sound scary to a child. And you don’t need to promise, “Nothing will hurt.” Even with the best intentions, mentioning pain can introduce the idea that there’s something to worry about.

Once you arrive, let us help with the rest. We use child-friendly language, move at your child’s pace, and give them opportunities to feel comfortable and successful.

And success doesn’t have to mean a “perfect” visit.

For one child, it might be hopping right into the chair. For another, it might simply be walking through the door, meeting us, and letting us count a few teeth.

We celebrate both. 🌿

Because trust is built one positive experience—and sometimes one very small brave moment—at a time.

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09/22/2026

“They’re going to fall out anyway… so how important can baby teeth really be?” 🦷

We hear versions of this question from parents, and it’s a good one.

Baby teeth may be temporary, but the work they do is very real. They help your child chew comfortably, support speech development, and maintain space for the permanent teeth developing underneath.

That’s also why we want to prevent and treat decay in baby teeth when needed. A cavity in a baby tooth can still cause discomfort, affect eating, and sometimes lead to infection or premature tooth loss.

Think of baby teeth as part of the foundation for the smile that’s still growing. 💛

Taking care of them now—with daily brushing and flossing, healthy habits, and regular dental visits—is an investment in your child’s oral health for years to come.

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09/17/2026

Playground tumbles, sports, bikes, scooters... kids have a way of keeping us on our toes. 💛 And sometimes, a fall can mean a tooth gets completely knocked out.

One of the most important things for parents to know is that a knocked-out baby tooth and a knocked-out permanent tooth are handled differently.

🦷 If it’s a baby tooth: Do not try to put it back into the socket. Reimplanting a baby tooth could damage the developing permanent tooth underneath. Call your child’s dentist so the injury can be evaluated.

🦷 If it’s a permanent tooth: This is time-sensitive. Pick the tooth up by the crown (the white part), not the root. If it’s dirty, gently rinse it without scrubbing. If possible, place it back into the socket. If you can’t, keep it moist—milk is a good option—and contact your dentist immediately.

Not sure whether it’s a baby or permanent tooth? Call us. We’d much rather help you figure out the next step than have you guessing during a stressful moment.

Hopefully you’ll never need this information—but it’s a good one to save just in case. 💛

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250+ reviews... and we’re feeling incredibly grateful. 💛Behind every review is a child we’ve had the privilege of caring...
09/15/2026

250+ reviews... and we’re feeling incredibly grateful. 💛

Behind every review is a child we’ve had the privilege of caring for and a family who trusted us with something incredibly important—their child’s smile.

Some reviews celebrate a wonderful first visit. Others tell us about a child who walked in nervous and left feeling proud. Some are simply a few kind words from a parent who felt heard, supported, and cared for.

We read them. We appreciate them. And we never take that trust for granted.

Thank you to every family who has chosen Urbana Pediatric Dentistry, recommended us to a friend, or taken the time to share their experience. More than 250 reviews is an exciting milestone, but the relationships behind them are what mean the most to us.

Here’s to many more growing smiles, brave moments, and happy visits together. 💛

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09/10/2026

Does a firmer toothbrush, or a little extra scrubbing, get your child’s teeth cleaner? 🪥

Not necessarily.

For children, a soft-bristled toothbrush is generally the best choice. Soft bristles can effectively remove plaque while being gentle on little teeth and gums. There’s no need to scrub aggressively to get the job done.

What matters more than pressure is how thoroughly your child brushes.

Help them gently clean the front, back, and chewing surfaces of every tooth, along with the gumline. Younger children will need a grown-up’s help to make sure those easy-to-miss spots get some attention too.

So when you’re standing in the toothbrush aisle wondering which bristles to choose, keep it simple: go soft, brush gently, and focus on reaching every tooth. 💛

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Shopping for your child’s toothbrush? 🪥 Don’t choose based on the age printed on the package alone.One of the most impor...
09/08/2026

Shopping for your child’s toothbrush? 🪥 Don’t choose based on the age printed on the package alone.

One of the most important things to consider is size.

Children have smaller mouths, so a toothbrush head that’s too large can make it difficult to comfortably reach behind the back molars and clean other tight areas. A smaller brush head can often make brushing easier and more effective.

The age ranges you see on toothbrush packaging can be a useful starting point, but children don’t all grow at the same rate. Comfort and fit matter more than the number on the box.

An easy check? Watch how the toothbrush moves around your child’s mouth. If it seems bulky or has trouble reaching those back teeth, try going down a size.

Sometimes better brushing starts with something as simple as having the right tool for a little mouth. 💛

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3280 Urbana Pike, Suite #203
Ijamsville, MD
21754

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 1:30pm

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+13018823105

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