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…
With the right equipment and a qualified dentist, dental x-rays are safe for kids! At Frisco Kid’s Dentistry, we take children’s dental x-ray safety very seriously, which is why we use the most advanced digital radiography that produces the lowest…
Breastfeeding after laser frenectomy will not interfere with healing when done immediately, and many infants find it reassuring. Breast milk contains tremendous healing properties, so nursing can aid in a speedy recovery, as well after tongue tie and lip tie laser…
After laser frenectomy your infant’s postsurgical care will include a series of tongue and/or lip exercises which are recommended by Dr. Paul Rubin and Dr. David Sentelle to assist with the healing process and prevent reattachment. Because the laser frenectomy…
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…