Board certified pediatric dentistry for newborns, children, teens, and patients with special needs.
Sensory Smiles Children’s Dentistry proudly serves families in Upland, CA, providing comprehensive pediatric dental care for infants, children, teens, and patients with special needs up to age 25. Led by board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Sara El-Sherbini, our nearby Rancho Cucamonga office offers preventive, restorative, sedation, and airway dentistry in a welcoming, sensory-friendly environment. We personalize every visit to help children with dental anxiety, autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities feel comfortable, confident, and cared for.
Led by
Dr. Sara El-Sherbini
Sensodyne x KultureCity certified practice
Gentle care for kids and special needs patients up to age 25
Exam with airway evaluation, cleaning, X-rays, and fluoride varnish
Our infant and prenatal dental care includes prenatal screenings, maternal education, and baby visits in nursery style rooms. The special needs dental program uses individualized comfort plans and desensitization visits. We screen early for sleep disordered breathing and offer CO2 laser tongue and lip tie releases. For children who need more support, our pediatric sedation options include nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and general anesthesia with a board certified anesthesiologist.
A checkup and exam lets us find problems while they are small. We provide cleanings that remove plaque and tartar brushing misses, and sealants that coat the grooves of back molars. We also offer fluoride varnish to harden enamel and custom mouthguards for kids who play sports. Most children need a preventive visit every six months.
When a tooth has decay or damage, we offer tooth colored fillings, crowns, and pulp therapy, including pulpotomies that treat the nerve of a baby tooth. If a tooth cannot be saved, we perform gentle extractions. Our restorative dentistry for kids also covers retainers. For toothaches or chipped or knocked out teeth, call (909) 755-5111.
See the full list on our children’s dental services page.
We offer dental care built only for young patients. Our team sees babies for their first checkup, school age kids for routine visits, and teens through graduation. Patients with special needs can stay with us up to age 25.
Local parents choose us for three main reasons: a board certified specialist, a sensory inclusive office, and a focus on airway and sleep health. Each visit is planned around what your child needs to stay calm and cooperative.
We are the only Sensodyne x KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Certified pediatric practice in Rancho Cucamonga. That certification means our staff is trained to support children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and sensory processing differences.
Rancho Cucamonga borders Upland to the east, so the drive is short. Most trips use surface streets.
Address: 9774 19th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
Drive time: About 10 to 15 minutes from most Upland neighborhoods
Routes: Travel east on 19th Street, Foothill Boulevard, or the 210 Freeway
Hours: Mon 9 to 5, Tue to Thu 8:30 to 5, Fri 9 to 2, Sat by appointment
If you have more than one child, mention it when you call (909) 755-5111. We will help you find times that work for each of them.
Bright lights, loud sounds, and new textures can make a dental visit hard for some children. We offer tools and routines that reduce that input so kids can stay regulated.
The sensi Visits Program
The sensi Visits Program is for kids with dental fear, past trauma, anxiety, autism, or ADHD. We provide pre visit comfort surveys, social stories, therapy based desensitization sessions, personalized quiet visits, and take home sensory kits. We also coordinate with ABA, speech, myofunctional, and occupational therapists, orthodontists, and chiropractic partners.
Dr. Sara El-Sherbini is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She received the 2021 Pugh Award for scoring in the top three percent on the National Board Certification Exam.
Her advanced training includes The Breathe Institute, the Alabama Tongue-Tie Center, Function First University, and the American Laser Study Club. She looks for root causes, connecting airway, sleep, diet, and whole body wellness to oral health. She also supports Special Olympics Special Smiles.
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Book online or call us. We ask about your child’s health, history, and any sensory needs so we can plan ahead.
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Your child can use the quiet room or sensory play area before the exam. We start when they are ready.
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Dr. Sara shows each instrument before using it. She checks teeth, gums, and airway and breathing patterns.
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We explain what we found, answer your questions, and give clear brushing and nutrition guidance for home.
We offer a $120 new patient special for families without insurance. It includes a comprehensive exam with airway evaluation, a cleaning, X-rays, and fluoride varnish. It cannot be combined with insurance and is limited to one per patient.
Offer valid for uninsured patients only and cannot be combined with insurance. Limit one per patient.
Our membership plans cover preventive care for infants, children, and teens at a monthly rate, plus savings on treatment and specialty services. There are no deductibles, no waiting periods, and no claim forms. If you have insurance, we work with you to make the most of your coverage.
We are at 9774 19th Street in Rancho Cucamonga. Most families arrive in 10 to 15 minutes by 19th Street, Foothill Boulevard, or the 210 Freeway.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry advises a first visit by age one or within six months of the first tooth. We check early development and show you how to clean your baby’s teeth.
Yes. We treat patients with autism, ADHD, developmental differences, and other special needs up to age 25. Each patient gets an individualized comfort plan, and desensitization visits are available.
Dr. Sara looks for signs of sleep disordered breathing, such as mouth breathing, snoring, or teeth grinding. She also checks for tongue and lip ties, which we can release with a CO2 laser.
We provide nitrous oxide for mild anxiety, oral sedation for moderate needs, and general anesthesia with a board certified anesthesiologist for extensive treatment or patients who cannot tolerate care awake.
Yes. Start with the $120 new patient special. After that, our in house membership plans cover preventive visits at a monthly rate with savings on treatment.
Saturday visits are available by appointment. We are open Monday 9 to 5, Tuesday through Thursday 8:30 to 5, and Friday 9 to 2. Call (909) 755-5111 to check availability.
We provide gentle, board certified dental care for children across the west Inland Empire. Book an appointment online or call (909) 755-5111.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
