I have had 2 bone grafts, 2 dental implants, and 1 gum graft completed by Dr Robinson. She is absolutely the best periodontist on the planet! I have received the most compassionate care from her and her amazing staff. As an example, after my implant procedure she called me directly to check on me during post-op recovery in the evenings. If you are in need of periodontal care I can guarantee you will not find a better person to complete the work. I commend her and her staff for their professionalism, quality of care, and just being a wonderful human beings. Thank you Dr Robinson and staff for being such an amazing group of people! read more

Quality care. Caring staff. Excellent work. Sanitary environment. Top notch Dr and support staff!0 .

I am so grateful to Dr. Melanie Robinson and her staff! I had lasik gum surgery at her office, and I have had significant improvement with my mouth. The procedure was much easier than expected, she gave easy detailed after instructions, and she really calmed my anxieties. I have been seeing her regularly, and I highly recommend her. read more

If you want the short version: come here for periodontal needs! Dr. Robinson will not disappoint you. I had skin grafting on 5 of my front teeth. Dr. Robinson had me well-prepared for the procedure. And while all my questions had been addressed at our first meeting, my procedure was still reviewed and I was able to ask additional questions. Dr. Robinson ensured I was extremely comfortable thru this procedure. I chose nitrous, so we waited to get it to the perfect level.  She made me aware of how much I could receive, and worked with me to find my comfort level. My mouth was numbed precisely and effectively.  I felt nothing! The room was peaceful.  Dr. Robinson was calm and focused and reassuring thru the procedure. When it was over, I was given a pain killer shot in the grafting area to help me with recovery. Five days after the procedure I had some concerns, and I was able to get right into the office and see Dr. Robinson.  She checked everything out and was able to assure me everything was healing appropriately. The two week follow up appointment wasn't very long, but gave appropriate time to address the new questions I had. She wasn't rushed, despite having other patients in the office.  I left feeling really good about the status of my healing. My final appointment was terrific.  As with the two week appointment, it wasn't long, but Dr. Robinson was able to give her final blessing on the healing and let me know she truly believes the procedure was the right solution for my problem and will keep my mouth healthy longer. I feel great! read more

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Outstanding experience across the board with Dr Robinson and her staff . The communication (especially Lorrie) quality of care, and responsiveness have all been outstanding. Highly recommend and I have severe dental phobia. So grateful that my dentist referred me to her! read more

Dr. Robinson is very personable, putting the patient at ease. She thoroughly explained the procedure, answered questions and generally made the patient feel comfortable. Her office staff reflects her leadership by being very professional and caring. The procedure itself went well and the results exceeded the patient's expectations. Dr. Robinson called to check on the patient! Highly recommend! John Burke read more

Dr. Robinson is an amazing doctor, she helped me with my receding gums. She is very knowledgeable and thorough. I am very grateful to her and her staff. Thank you Dr. Robinson! read more

Another good experience. Dr. Robinson and the entire staff are always professional, helpful and reliable.

I was very nervous about getting a gum graft procedure as I heard that it was painful and hard to recover from. First of all, let me tell you that I have had cavities filled that hurt worse than this procedure on which there were seven teeth at once! It was so efficient and she knew exactly what she was doing that my anxiety went away right away This is day two and I slept all night. I do not need pain medication. The only thing a little alarming is waking up to find blood and a small clot in my mouth which is absolutely normal. I used Listerine and brushed the other teeth and absolutely no pain doing that. The worst problem I had at all was taking out the stent and putting it back in. Note to self: put the stent in right side up lol I am so grateful to have found Dr. Robinson and her team. I really needed this procedure and I'm so glad it's over with no drama whatsoever and I didn't have to miss any work at all. Thank you for the expert professionalism and knowledge to help me get this procedure done Dr. Robinson! The staff was so helpful and accommodating. Also... I recommend any periodontal procedure to be done by Dr. Robinson and her staff. read more

I had major gum surgery with bones implanted. Dr. Robinson and her staff were amazing. They were kind, caring, helpful and very open with what to expect. Everything was on time and efficient. She is an amazing periodontist and her staff is efficient and dedicated. I would recommend her to everyone who is in need of this type of service. I cannot thank them enough. Oh, and yes, she called me from her cell phone the evening of my surgery to check on my progress. read more

I'm very impressed with this practice. Dr Robinson is friendly and professional as is her office staff. I had had a graft procedure a few years ago and found this to be an improved experience with oral sedation, a palate stent and non-narcotic pain meds. The post-op instructions are well organized and thorough. I highly recommend Dr. Robinson and her practice! read more

Dr Robinson and her staff are very professional yet personable. The office has an excellent ambiance and every visit has been very comfortable for me. I have been a patient for many years resulting with a much improved dental health. I highly recommend Dr. Robinson! read more

Absolutely fantastic! Very professional and did a great job of explaining. Listened to me and answered all of my questions. The staff are very friendly. read more

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! read more

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Dr. Robinson was thorough, explained what she observed, answered all my questions.

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 :) read more

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I cannot say enough about this office and Dr. Robinson's staff! Several people told me the gum graft would be one of the most painful experiences in my life. Not at all, I am super please with the out come and most importantly the recovery process. I was back on solid food in a week and absolutely no discomfort post surgery. read more

Super nice & thorough work. I needed a tooth extracted & Dr. Robinson & her team did a great job making me comfortable

I have gone to different periodontists in the Austin area over the last 20+ years and find that Dr. Melanie Robinson is the best all around and would not go anywhere else. I recently met her new associate periodontist and she is just as pleasant and professional which is a real plus. Gabby is the best dental hygienist I have also had over these years and really appreciate her expertise and delightful personality. Thanks to the whole staff!! read more

You'd think it's impossible to leave a good review on getting your face butchered by a gum surgery. But no. It's very possible. Dr Robinson and her very loving and caring staff made everything about my double gum surgery just perfect and peaceful. From the comfortable sedation space to Dr Robinson's gentle demeanor and careful hands, I am SO happy I was recommended coming here for something that otherwise could have been very traumatic and uncomfortable. Thank you for taking such great care of me and for your patience with my hundreds of questions! read more

Dr Robinson is awesome Dr. Robinson knows her stuff. She's no nonsense, very professional and warm and caring at the same time. She did two gum grafts for me and made herself available each time. The first time, she took a call from me on her personal line on the 4th of July. I really appreciated that. The office staff is professional and kind. They're a great team of people. I highly recommend them and am going to be sending more business her way. read more

Dr. Robinson is fantastic and I highly recommend her. I had a chronic, undiagnosed issue with one of my dental implants and was referred to her by my regular dentist. Dr. Robinson assessed my situation and clearly laid out and explained the possible options. The surgery that was conducted was NOT the most expensive option but, in her assessment, the appropriate one. During my healing period, she called me over the weekend to check in with me and was just a phone call away if I had questions/issues. I'm happy to report that my issue has shown a HUGE improvement and it's a direct result of Dr. Robinson's expertise and care. I highly recommend her to anyone who's in need of a periodontist. She's the best! read more

I had a gum graft surgery (2xs) and have been super pleased with Melanie and staff. I was pleased to know exactly how much I was paying for the service - and the followup surgery to resolve any leftover issues. I feel that Melanie truly cares about the health and wellbeing of her patients and is a genius periodontist. I will be going back next year (not by choice - but work needs to get done!). But I'm glad I have a great option here :) read more

Have had 2 procedures with Dr. Robinson. She and her staff are terrific. On both occasions, she personally called me up on the evening of the first night to check in and said to text her if there were any concerns. I really haven't experienced other doctors who do that. Simply outstanding. read more

During my first consultation with her, I sensed she was kind as well as likely highly talented. I think the kindness was as important as the talent. The surgery was apparently as near perfect as one can be. Painful but not overwhelming with very little discharge, no discoloration, and only moderate swelling. It was vital that her staff be professional and they were. Cleo was very thorough, and Laramie very present and efficient. If you need Periodontal work, make an appointment with this specialist. read more

Dr Robinson checks all the boxes of a great doctors visit. Her expertises and experience shows, she is professional, friendly and warm. She explained my procedure throughly and gave me opportunities during for questions. It is a relaxed and calm environment. Having a gum graft is not fun, and something I put off for years. But I was in the right hands and would recommend her and give her 10 stars! Multiple successful grafts by the way! read more

Dr. Robinson and her staff are friendly and professional. My appointments have been on time, which I appreciate. Dr. Robinson explains each procedure carefully snd takes time to address any and all questions. Not that I want any more teeth/gum issues, but will definitely return if the need arises! M read more

I had the best experience with Dr. Robinson - my 19 gum grafts look and feel great. Not only does she do excellent work, but she genuinely cared about how I was doing post-op. She called to check in on me and it was comforting to be able to text her a photo and follow up question. I whole heartedly recommend her and her team. They somehow make gum surgery pleasant and not at all anything to worry about! read more

First, I hope to not ever have to see Dr. Robinson again. :-) BUT, if I have to have periodontal work done, I would definitely recommend her and her staff. I had a receding gum line on three teeth that after years of monitoring, I needed to get a gum graft. I didn't even know this procedure existed until about a year ago. Dr. Robinson used tissue from the roof of my mouth. Overall, the experience was better than I would have expected. I had a quick recovery and was really impressed with the pre and post care follow ups. If you are anticipating needing to see a periodontist, schedule an appointment with her asap as she books up fast. My first appointment with her for a consultation was booked over a month in advance. She is the best though! read more

Called to ask questions about getting an extraction and the office manager I spoke to was extremely short and rude. Her tone of voice made it sound like I was wasting her time. Having to get a procedure like this done is a stressful event and being talked down to does not help the situation. I hoped to go see Dr. Robinson given her great reviews on here but I won't get a chance given how abruptly I was cut off. "Who told you to call here?" "No I won't give you prices over the phone." "We don't have appointments for eight weeks and the exam is $90". Seriously?? Next number on the list I guess... read more

Dr. Robinson was the 5th dental professional who recommended I get some gum grafts. It turned out great. Dr. Robinson is highly highly skilled and super caring. When the top of my mouth was in pain, they didn't leave me hanging and made sure I was able to tolerate the next few days. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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! read more

I have been going to this Dentist twice a year for years, and am very happy with my dental hygienist and the dentists there. Comfortable waiting area and friendly staff. read 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.. read more

Dr. Melanie Robinson is a saint, sent here to save our gums. She has a deep care for her patients and performs surgeries with absolute mastery. I've never felt more taken care of than when I'm in their office's hands both pre and post-surgery. read more

OK, I'm not dying to go back for another gum graft, but if I had to there's no way I'd go to anyone else. From the front of the house to Dr. Robinson, I was treated tremendously well. I still can't believe that Dr. Robinson called me over Thanksgiving weekend to make sure I was doing OK. Just amazing. Procedure went great, before and after care were unmatched. I'm very thankful my dentist, Dr. Stocker (also fantastic) sent me her way. read more

A bit of background: I originally went to Dr. Yu's office (for a gum graft which I've needed for awhile) to get an evaluation done for this surgery. They were out of network, gave me this super confusing paper with numbers on top of numbers which was impossible to follow, then couldn't tell me what my insurance would cover, and gave me a ballpark number. I asked my insurance company who said they should absolutely be able to tell me what insurance covers vs. not. I called back and the woman at Dr. Yu's seemed annoyed and said it would be a bunch of extra work for them and probably wouldn't get done before my surgery. Dr. Yu seemed really great but the whole thing made me uneasy. So I instead went to Dr. Robinson's office (in network) for a consultation and they immediately gave me an exact cost breakdown of what I'd have to pay. It was significantly less (1/4 the cost) than what the other office "ball parked" and it was for 4 teeth instead of 2. Obviously this may have been impacted by it being in network, but either way, the staff was much more pleasant to work with. I had a really great experience overall with Dr. Robinson and everyone in the office. They were super helpful from start to finish. She has a very calming presence, and makes you feel super at ease during the surgery. It was pretty painless, and she's super available at all times if you have a question. Procedure wise, everything went great, and I'm really glad I ended up at her office. Also as an added bonus, Dr. Robinson is such a lady boss. If you have to have surgery, it might as well be from an HBIC. She's really great; I want to be her when I grow up :) As a side note: I mentioned this to them, but I thought the instructions were super great for the first few days but after I wasn't really sure what to do. When to begin flossing, whether or not the stitches would come out on their own, etc. I got kind of stressed out about that. Also they aren't open 8-5pm everyday, so if you have a question and they aren't open, Dr. Robinson is available even if the office is closed. Definitely take a close look at the instructions though if you're a stress case like me and get any questions clarified before you have to spend days on a liquid diet and have a hangry induced stress spiral about loose stitches. read more

Dr. Robinson is the VERY VERY BEST periodontist in the Austin area. Her expertise and knowledge are unsurpassed. In addition, she cares greatly for the well being of her patients -- she is friendly, warm and patient and you know immediately that you can completely trust her to give you the best advice and care. I have been a patient for 10 years and am so grateful I found Dr. Robinson. In addition, her staff is awesome -- Gabby is a wonderful hygienist who really knows her stuff; Sarah is a great surgical assistant and Laramie (office manager) is amazing! She makes certain all the 'nitty gritty' administrative details are handled expertly and always with a smile. read more