A frenectomy is a minor in-office oral surgical laser procedure which involves removing either the connective tissue located under the tongue (lingual frenum) or the band of tissue that attaches the upper lip to the gums (labial frenum) in order…
Antibiotic prophylaxis is a method of preventing infection and its complications through the use of antimicrobial therapy (typically antibiotics) prior to dental and other medical or surgical procedures that may possibly introduce bacteria into the bloodstream. While not necessary for…
The benefits of tongue tie and lip tie laser surgery can positively affect your child’s health including increasing the ability to successfully breastfeed, as well as prevent possible dental problems associated with these anomalies. Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) occurs when the…
The benefits of pediatric sedation dentistry allow a child who may be unable, unwilling, or afraid to have necessary dental treatment to undergo the procedure without feeling fear, stress, anxiety, or pain. While we offer an extremely child-friendly environment at…
Pediatric dental office IV sedation services with pediatric anesthesiologists is provided by Drs. Rubin and Sentelle at Frisco Kid’s Dentistry. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends IV sedation for apprehensive children, very young children, and children with special needs that would…
Smile for the camera: A look at dental x-rays (radiographs) in children If you spend some time in our office you may hear us talking to our patients about "taking pictures" of their teeth. What we're referring to are dental…
Sports and mouthguard use in teenagers is an important dental issue. Research shows that dental and orofacial (mouth, jaw, face) injuries are some of the most common types of injuries in contact sports and recreational activities. A large number of…
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, more than 10 million Americans currently are affected by serious eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Anyone can suffer from an eating disorder, but they are most common in teenagers and…