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…
Problems with breastfeeding is the most common reason that tongue tie and lip tie are identified in infants. Tongue tie and lip tie can often go undiagnosed or the effects on breastfeeding unrealized resulting in early weaning. Both conditions can…
“Do baby teeth matter?” is a common question that pediatric dentists Drs. Rubin and Sentelle are asked, thus emphasizing the importance of debunking the myth that baby teeth don’t matter. The misconception that because baby teeth eventually fall out, they…
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…
White zirconia dental crowns are a stainless steel crown alternative for children. The white zirconia dental crown is a metal-free esthetic crown that is certified biocompatible, extremely esthetic and is the most durable material used in dentistry today. Although zirconia…
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…
Dental crowns (caps) for primary (baby teeth) are tooth-shaped coverings cemented to the tooth for the purpose of restoring the tooth to its original shape and function. In the practice of pediatric dentistry, it often becomes necessary to repair and…
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…