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Tiny Ties Middle Tennessee Lip & Tongue Tie Professionals
Laying the Foundation for Healthy Smiles
Your Middle Tennessee Lip & Tongue Tie Professionals
Welcome to Tiny Ties, where we specialize in providing compassionate, expert care for infants and children with tongue and lip ties at our two Nashville locations. Operating from both Up Pediatric Dentistry in Berry Hill and Songbird Pediatric Dentistry in Fairview, our family-focused approach ensures your child receives the highest level of care in a warm and supportive environment.
Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
Meet Dr. Breanna Barnes
As both a board-certified pediatric dentist and a mother who experienced firsthand the challenges of having a child with a tongue tie, Dr. Barnes brings a unique perspective to her practice.
Her personal journey through the difficulties of nursing a tied infant deeply influenced her commitment to helping other families facing similar challenges. This experience drove her to pursue advanced training in infant frenectomies and laser dentistry, ensuring she could provide the gentle, understanding care she wished for during her own experience.
Today, she combines her clinical expertise with genuine empathy, supporting parents through what can be an emotionally and physically challenging time.
Tethered Oral Tissues
What are Tongue & Lip Ties?
Tongue and lip ties are common oral conditions where tissue restricts the movement of the tongue or upper lip. These tethered oral tissues (TOTs) occur when the frenulum – the band of tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth or the lip to the gums – is too tight or thick, limiting normal function and potentially affecting feeding, speech, and oral development.
Infant & Child
Tongue & Lip Tie Symptoms
Infants and children with tongue or lip ties may experience various challenges that affect their daily comfort and development.
Common symptoms include:
- Difficulty latching or staying latched during feeding
- Poor weight gain
- Clicking or smacking sounds while nursing
- Gassy, colicky behavior due to excessive air intake
- Reflux or frequent spitting up
- Speech difficulties or delays
- Gap between front teeth or dental development issues
Common symptoms in older children include:
- Difficulty eating solids
- Sleep disordered breathing
Nursing Mothers
Tongue & Lip Tie Symptoms
Mothers nursing infants with tongue or lip ties often experience significant discomfort and challenges. Common symptoms include:
- Painful nursing or damaged nipples
- Incomplete breast drainage leading to engorgement
- Recurring mastitis or plugged ducts
- Low milk supply due to poor milk transfer
- Extended feeding sessions
- Early cessation of breastfeeding due to complications
Why Choose Us?
Our Difference
Compassionate Care
Our team understands the emotional and physical challenges of dealing with tongue and lip ties. We approach each case with genuine empathy, taking time to listen to your concerns and explain treatment options. Our gentle, patient-centered care ensures both parent and child feel supported throughout their journey.
Collaborative Approach
We work closely with lactation consultants, speech therapists, feeding therapists, myofunctional therapists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive care. This team approach ensures your child receives coordinated treatment that addresses all aspects of their tie-related challenges, from feeding difficulties to long-term oral development.
Convenient Locations
With two convenient Nashville locations, we make accessing specialized tongue and lip tie care convenient for Middle Tennessee families. Our flexible scheduling and dual locations mean less travel time and easier access to the expert care your child needs.
Gentle Tie Releases
The Solea CO2 Laser
Our Solea CO2 laser represents the latest technology in tie release procedures, offering precise treatment with minimal discomfort and optimal healing outcomes.
Minimally-Invasive
The Solea laser's precision allows for extremely accurate tissue removal with minimal impact on surrounding areas. This targeted approach means we can release ties effectively while preserving healthy tissue, resulting in less trauma to the mouth and a more comfortable experience for your child.
Quicker Procedure
Traditional tie releases can be lengthy and stressful for both parent and child. The Solea laser significantly reduces procedure time, typically completing the release in just a few minutes. This shorter duration means less anxiety for everyone involved and allows for immediate post-procedure feeding.
Less Bleeding & Swelling
The Solea laser's advanced technology cauterizes as it treats, resulting in minimal bleeding during and after the procedure. This reduced trauma leads to less swelling and discomfort compared to traditional methods, making the recovery process more comfortable for your little one.
Faster Healing
The precision and cauterizing effect of the Solea laser promotes rapid healing. Most infants can feed immediately after the procedure, and the treated area typically heals within days. The reduced recovery time means your child can return to normal feeding patterns more quickly.
See What's Possible
Before & Afters
We've helped countless little ones resolve tongue and lip-ties, setting the stage for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
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FaQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about tongue and lip ties? Find answers here, or give us a call to speak with one of our friendly team members.
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