Dr. Padminee Krishnan

Airway Focused Pediatric Dentist MDS, FMPS, TOTs Trained

Dr. Padminee Krishnan is an Airway-Focused Pediatric Dentist and the founder of Giggles & Grins Kids Dental Clinic, a state-of-the-art pediatric dental centre in Adyar, Chennai, with a satellite branch at Dadar Mumbai. With over 8 years of experience, she is committed to raising a generation of cavity-free and braces-free children through prevention-first, airway-centered, and child-friendly dentistry.

Her clinical expertise includes functional frenuloplasty, infant oral motor assessment, breastfeeding support, myofunctional therapy, pediatric dental sleep medicine, jaw expansion, needleless injections, laughing gas sedation, and full-mouth rehabilitation under general anesthesia. She works closely with an in-house team of specialists—Speech-Language Pathologist, Lactation Consultant, Feeding Therapist, and Baby Sleep Consultant—to deliver comprehensive, interdisciplinary care.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Padminee is passionate about education. She leads PRISM, a professional learning platform that trains dentists and healthcare providers in airway-focused pediatric dentistry and functional frenuloplasty. For parents, she created MYOFLIX, an engaging educational hub designed to empower families with practical tools to support optimal oral development from infancy onward.

Known for simplifying complex science into actionable guidance, she believes that “a well-informed parent is a child’s first dentist,” and continues to inspire professionals and families to prioritize early airway, breathing, and oral health.