Melanie D Robinson, DDS, MS

I had to have some pretty extensive periodontal work done and kept putting it off due to fear. I needed laser surgery, a tooth extracted, bone grafting and an implant. I shopped around and was shocked by the exorbitant costs quoted by some and the less expensive dentists were not reassuring about bone grafting and the chances of it working. I was actually advised to have a bridge made instead of an implant. Nothing felt right to me.
I looked here on Unilocal and found Melanie Robinson! Her reviews were incredible so I made an appointment. She was extremely knowledgeable and her costs reasonable. She advised me to absolutely go with an implant and felt she would be successful at the grafting. I have extreme anxiety from years of being tortured in dental chairs and she assured me that I would be awake, but in a comfortable twilight during the procedures. She was so amazing. I had to have a total of four procedures. I was able to get through each one with little to no anxiety or pain. Even after the procedures, the painkillers she prescribed were just enough to take the edge off and keep me comfortable. Recovery was quick and easy!
Melanie Robinson is by far the best dentist/​periodontist I have ever been to. I highly recommend her professionalism, expertise and bedside manner. Plus you will genuinely LIKE her. I cannot say enough good things about her and her amazing staff.

Moving to a new City and not knowing anyone to get first hand recommendation to Dentist, Specialist, etc. was very scary for me.
Luckily we found Dr. Robinson. I must say this has been the best experience we have had with a professional since moving to the area 9 years ago.

i have been a patient of dr melanie robinson for many years and have had several surgeries, the latest exactly a month ago. all have been, without exception, brilliantly executed and recovery has been quick and painless (i have never needed to take the pain medication prescribed) & the results excellent.
she is a virtuoso surgeon: skillful and practiced, focussed & precise and as her patient one feels completely confident & secure in her care. she is attentive, following-​up after surgery to make sure one feels comfortable both physically and mentally, and a cell-​call away should one have a question or need advice.
i regularly have my teeth cleaned at her practice and her hygienists are expert, and, like everyone in her office, very professional and exceedingly nice.
i feel incredibly fortunate to be in her care — and always enjoy the visit.
i recommend her most highly!

I had a dental implant placed by Dr. Robinson and the entire experience was much better than I had anticipated. The entire office staff are friendly and efficient. Dr. Robinson is warm and personable and put me at ease about the procedure. I had virtually no pain and have healed well thanks to a job well done at this practice! If I ever need another implant THIS will be where I come.
I’d give 10 stars if I could!

I have been seeing Dr Robinson for several years now and I am always very happy with the services she and her staff provide!

Dr. Robinson is very personable and knowledgeable. The whole staff was very professional and when things ran behind (it was out of their control, another patient had a lot of questions, I could hear her next door) they kept me updated and kept checking on me. It does take a while to get an appt to see her, but her service is top notch.

THIS IS NOT AN ORAL SURGEON. Whatever it is, they need new office staff. Ouch.
I called and spoke to an extremely uptight and rude receptionist to get some info on having wisdom teeth pulled. She quickly cute me off saying «WE DO NOT DO THAT.» You don’t do what? She seemed so annoyed to inform me that Dr. Robinson is not an oral surgeon. OK, great, but you didn’t have to yell at me! I kindly suggested she look into getting the info on Dr. Robinson’s Unilocal page corrected, as she is listed as an oral surgeon, and AGAIN she sighed and cut me off and said «We don’t even have anything to do with any of that stuff.» Click.
Girl, go get on some of that laughing gas. Quickly.

Wow, what a professional office. I was a little nervous to have to go to Periodontist but everyone in the office made me feel a ease. I am going to have laser surgery and was told every step of what I am going to face which made me feel a lot better. I was greeted at the front desk by a very nice young lady who had all my paperwork ready and within 10 minutes I was in the chair and ready for my examination. Dr. Robinson took the time to explain my x-​rays and show me exactly what was wrong and what she would do to fix my problem. After the exam I was shown a movie and the laser surgery and as soon as the movie was over I spoke with Brenda (the insurance lady) who explained all of my options for payment. She took the time to answer any questions I had about my insurance and what was covered. So professional. I was impressed by Dr. Robinson’s office and staff. When I have my surgery I know that I will receive the best treatment by all the staff members. I have had some issues in the past with dental offices and surprise charges but I know that I can count on the information that was given to me so I can make the best decision for my treatment. If you need a Periodontist Dr. Robinson is your woman and I say that without any reservation.

Dr. Robinson performed laser gum surgery on me. She did everything possible to prepare me for what to expect before, during, and after, in advance of performing this procedure, and ultimately, it was a painless process. To top it all off, she personally called me that same evening to confirm that I was ok! If you’re ever in need of a Periodontist, I highly recommend Dr. Melanie Robinson!

Melanie Robinson and her staff are excellent. I had gum surgery on Friday and I am still waiting on the pain to come. None whatsoever and this is day 3. As everyone else reported, she calls you the night of the surgery to make sure you are OK and to answer any questions. The swelling and bruising is minimal and controlled by ice packs. Fabulous and professional. I highly recommend her. Be aware she is booked solid, so be patient.

You hope you never NEED a periodontist but if you do … go see Dr. Robinson!
I didn’t take care of my teeth for years. And who knew a root canal was not the end of the life for a tooth?! Not me. I had a root canal fail and after a second one, the tooth had to come out. My dentist recommended Dr. Robinson.
She is awesome! She’s very professional and says it like it is, which I appreciate. The extraction procedure was explained. I don’t get too hung up on process when it comes to this kind of thing. I just want the person doing it to understand. And I don’t have a problem with pain but I get very anxious with dentists and the like (which you would think would have made me take better care of my teeth …)
I was given halcyon for the procedure, which is maybe the best thing ever! I don’t remember any of the procedure. Afterward, the pain was minimal (I’m sure this varies with patients) and at my follow-​up appointment, all looked great.
Then another tooth tried to kill me and I had to have another extraction. Believe me, I take GREAT care of my teeth now but I went back to Dr. Robinson and had a second tooth removed. Another good (as good as it can be) experience.
I am having implants so I went back to Dr. Robinson for the stents that get put in that the crown will be attached to. All that went smoothly too.
My husband also had a couple of teeth that needed to be pulled. We’re quite a pair. His implants are complete and his experience with Dr. Robinson was also really good.
Her staff is professional and pleasant and her office runs very smoothly. The projected procedure costs have always been accurate, estimating insurance payments correctly. I don’t know how important that is to some but I’ve had horrible experiences with dentist offices overcharging (up front) and then have had issues with trying to get refunded timely.
If you need a periodontist — and I hope you don’t — I highly recommend Dr. Melanie Robinson!

Recently, I had my first-​ever dental surgery. Initially, I was not overly excited about the notion of having any type of surgery. I was referred to Dr. Robinson by Dr. Karla Frazier, my dentist who is absolutely amazing. After my consultation with Dr. Robinson, I was a little less anxious about the thought of getting an implant (or the procedure that I have described on occasion as «getting a screw drilled into my jawbone.»)
On the day of the surgery, Dr. Robinson and her team helped put me at ease prior to IV sedation by addressing last minute questions and providing a mini-​post op training session (that’s what I call it) for my driver who accompanied me. Everything from check-​in to surgery was smooth. I experienced great customer service at each touchpoint.
It wasn’t until after the surgery that I can whole-​heartedly, unequivocally rate Dr. Robinson with 5 stars (as opposed to my great service getting 4 rating system)! Dr. Robinson personally called and spoke with my «care provider» a few hours after my surgery to ensure that all was well. A few days later, I had a question/​concern after hours and she immediately answered the phone. The matter was quickly resolved. To my surprise, she checked in with me briefly a few days later WHILE she was on vacation! I have NEVER experienced that level of accessibility, immediate response and personal attention as that provided by Dr. Robinson! One word: Wow!
Disclaimer: While I want to make everyone aware of the amazing caliber of service that is provided from Dr. Robinson and share my experience, I hesitated posting this because it may become more difficult to make a timely appointment :)

I wish there were more than 5 stars for Dr. Robinson & her entire staff.
I had several gum grafts done at once. Once I read/​heard how the procedure is done I have to admit I was a little (ALOT) apprehensive. Dr. Robinson assured me I would have some mild discomfort. I thought suuuurrrrreeee –I have heard that before on other «minor procedures». But she was Right. it was completely tolerable. Totally controllable with Advil. Although she does give you a RX for stronger a pain killer medication.
After my procedure Dr. Robinson PERSONALLY called me to check on me. WOW!
Very professional & personal. The entire staff is like that.
KUDOS to Dr. Robinson & the entire staff is FABULOUS.

Dr Robinson and her staff are extremely professional. Dr Robinson is a great clinician who cares about her patients. When she called my house in the afternoon following my surgery, I was stunned. I really feel fortunate to have been referred to her for my dental care.

I chose to first see Dr Robinson since she was much closer to my house and within my dental plan. I sent an email to the office to setup an appointment. They never got back to me. Then I called and got an answering machine asking me to leave a message. Overall this office exhibits a lack of communication and courtesy for the customer.
I finally get my appointment for four weeks in the future. Once I arrive, I walk up an ugly brick building, and end up in a very posh office. The whole time I was thinking this procedure is going to cost a fortune.
After being taken to the examination room, Dr Robinson briefly introduces herself and examines me. Dr. Robinson mostly speaks to her assistant, and seemed to have an attitude that she rather be doing something else. She briefly went over treatment options and suggested two. She gravitated to the more expensive option. It would have been nice to get a detailed explanation of what she was doing while she was doing it. Had she built rapport I might have been more receptive to her treatment suggestions.
I was then taken into this over-​the-​top office with designer furniture and chairs. This women (who didn’t introduce herself or was forgettable) goes over the treatment option for me. Again, this women did not build any rapport and seemed like she hadn’t fully waken up yet. She was put out by me asking her to print the other less expensive option.
Overall if you want to pay for prime location and designer furniture go here. I ended up going to a periodontist that was super friendly, less expensive and provided more state-​of-​the art technology.

So here is all I have to say. This is a place you go when you have not taken care of your teeth and gums. Dr. Robinson does wonders with what you give her to work with. She doesn’t make you feel like and Idiot, of which sometimes you are. And all that to say, this place rocks. Also noticed she has new digs which is cool and comfortable. It get’s my highest recommendation. Thanks Dr. Robinson and staff for getting me through the process and more.

No one wants to have a gum graft or any other gum surgery but this was really the best possible experience! Before my first appointment I read about the procedure and cost online so I went in expecting the absolute worst. Luckily, it wasn’t all that pricey for a graft on one tooth and Dr. Robinson assured me that I’d be fine with just local anesthesia, could drive myself home after the procedure, and might not even need pain medication.
The procedure was not bad at all. The whole thing took 30 minutes at most and the only pain was I felt was the injection in my gums and the roof of my mouth. I had mild discomfort for a few days but no real pain. Dr. Robinson saw me for a follow-​up two weeks later and although everything looked good, I am going back for a second follow-​up in another two weeks. I like that Dr. Robinson is this thorough! Everyone in the office is great too.
I hope I never need to visit Dr. Robinson again but I’d recommend her to anyone who needs a Periodontist.

Two BIG thumbs up for this woman!
Several months ago, I noticed my gum was receding a bit on my lower jaw, but I was in the midst of dealing with having two other surgeries done. When I was finally able to make an appt with my dentist (Dr Tyree FTW!), it had receded nearly down to the bone and was quite painful. I was assuming I’d need to have a gum grafting done, but I wanted to get Dr Tyree’s opinion and a possible referral. He checked it out and indeed that was needed and he gave me Melanie’s name and business card. They also checked to make sure she was on my insurance and she was!
When I first came in, Susan? Mary? went through all the paperwork and payment information with me, which was very informative and very helpful. The actual surgery was a breeze. I had been freaking out in the waiting room because I suddenly realized that I’d be awake the entire time for the surgery (it’s outpatient at their location, they just use local anesthetic, although you have the option of other types of anesthesia if you have dental anxiety), but it was just fine.
Dr Robinson is very skilled with giving novacaine shots, although you still can’t make a shot to the *roof of your mouth* not hurt a little. D: After the anesthetic set in, I didn’t end up feeling a thing the entire time! They even gave me sunglasses to put on so I didn’t have to stare into a blaring bright light or keep my eyes closed the whole time. She was very quick and communicated with me the entire time about what she was doing and kept asking me how I was doing. The whole thing only took about 45 minutes and I was out the door!
Her staff is always very lovely and friendly. I feel welcomed whenever I come here.
I had to go back for a couple post-​op appointments and by now, my gum looks totally back to normal! You can’t even tell I had surgery. Melanie Robinson is a fantastic periodontist and I will definitely recommend her to anyone looking to have that kind of work done in the future.
Check out my before and after pictures of my gums too!

Had a great experience here for a recent gum-​related surgery — relative, of course, to the fact that my mouth was being operated on which blows.
Someone from the staff walked me through the insurance part during my consultatory visit. The surgery went well within the allotted time.
Would recommend to anyone needing periodontic work.

Dr. Stocker (spoken in soft German accent), whilst trying to fit a crown on one of my back teeth: Susan, you do not have enough tooth left to properly attach a crown to. I suggest you have crown lengthening surgery.
Me: wha wha what’s that, Doc? (stomach in knot)
Dr. S: A periodontist will cut off some of your gum tissue, exposing more tooth so that a crown will fit and not fall off every time you eat hot soup.
Me: Waah! (need my mommy immediately)
Dr. S: Here is Dr. Melanie Robinson’s number. Tell her I sent you.
Well, I took the good Doctor’s advice, which was spot-​on, seeing as how the temporary crown fell off twice before I could have the surgery (damn tiny tooth). Dr. Robinson and her staff made me feel at home and put me at ease, from the initial consultation through the dreaded procedure. The environment is warm and friendly, and everyone that works there is personable and professional.
I was told that my mouth would be totally numb and I wouldn’t feel a thing. True. They gave me a pair of Bono-​esque dark glasses to wear during the procedure to shield my eyes from the super bright lights, which made me feel all cool and sh*t. I told Dr. Robinson about my tendency to get dizzy if my head is not propped up a little, and to my surprise she said, «no big deal» and kept me propped up, and stood up to do the scraping and scraping and cutting and stitching up of my gum tissue. Impressive. She stopped several times and asked how I was doing. Good.
The procedure took about an hour, and the staff made sure I was good before I had to maneuver South Mopac at 3:30 in the afternoon. I joked around a little about the Vicodin prescription she gave me before I left, and her assistant told me I was a wonderful patient. Sweet!
About 7:00 that night, my phone rang, and it was Dr. Robinson, checking to see if I was ok! Super impressive. That just doesn’t happen very often.