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Welcome to Urbana Pediatric Dentistry's dental health blog for kids and parents. Here, you'll find dental news, tips, advice and insights to help you keep those little teeth healthy.
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Sleep Struggles: How a Pediatric Dentist Can Help Your Child Sleep Better
Many children struggle with sleep due to underlying issues like mouth breathing, tongue-ties, or enlarged tonsils. In this post, Dr. Dina Chehab explains common pediatric sleep problems, key symptoms to watch for, and how early, targeted treatment can make a big difference in your child’s health, behavior, and development.

Dr. Dina Chehab
Aug 18 min read
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The Surprising Link Between Mouth Breathing and Behavior Problems in Kids
Discover the surprising link between mouth breathing and behavior problems in kids. Learn how breathing issues can cause ADHD-like symptoms, sleep disruption, and facial development changes. Expert pediatric dentist insights on solutions.

Dr. Dina Chehab
Jun 187 min read
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From Snoring to Smiling: One Child's Journey Through Myofunctional Therapy
Discover how myofunctional therapy transformed 6-year-old Lucas from a tired, snoring child to a thriving student. Dr. Dina Chehab shares this remarkable pediatric dentistry success story.

Dr. Dina Chehab
May 223 min read
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Myofunctional Therapy for Crowded Teeth
Discover how myofunctional therapy for crowded teeth can help your child develop a healthier smile. Our gentle, early intervention approach at Urbana Pediatric Dentistry addresses the root causes of dental crowding while supporting proper jaw development and breathing patterns.

Dr. Dina Chehab
Apr 94 min read
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Baby Chewing Development Guide: Essential Milestones & Dental Health Tips
Learn how chewing affects your baby's jaw development, speech, and dental health. Expert guidance from Dr. Dina Chehab on developmental mile

Dr. Dina Chehab
Feb 124 min read
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How Myofunctional Therapy Can Improve Your Child's Health
In children, myofunctional therapy targets oral issues like mouth breathing, and sleep disorder. Benefits can be visible within months.

Dr. Dina Chehab
Apr 25, 20246 min read
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