Trusted Care for Your Youngest Patients
Refer Your Patients with Confidence
At Latched Beginnings, we specialize in gentle, effective oral tie releases and comprehensive infant feeding support to help babies eat, grow, and thrive. Led by Dr. Kacie Culotta, a laser-certified dentist and lactation counselor, we partner with healthcare providers like you to ensure infants receive the expert care they need. When you refer a patient to us, you can trust that their family will receive compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Why Refer to Us?
Your Partner in Comprehensive Infant Care
Precise CO2 Laser Procedures
Minimally invasive, gentle tongue-tie and lip-tie releases with faster healing times.
Expert Feeding Support
Dr. Culotta is the only dentist in Austin with lactation counselor certification, allowing for truly functional care.
Comprehensive Post-Op Care
Families receive guidance on oral exercises, healing, and feeding success.
Collaborative Approach
We work closely with referring providers, lactation consultants, bodyworkers, and pediatric specialists to ensure the best outcomes.
Who Should Be Referred?
Recognizing the Signs of Oral Ties in Infants
If your infant is present with any of the following symptoms, they may benefit from an evaluation at Latched Beginnings:
 Latching & Feeding Difficulties:
Struggles with latching, maintaining suction, or staying latched may indicate oral restrictions.
Weight & Growth Concerns:
By reducing tissue trauma, the laser promotes a smoother recovery process.
Digestive Discomfort:
Frequent reflux, gas, or colic symptoms may be linked to swallowing difficulties caused by oral ties.
Breathing Irregularities:Â
Mouth breathing, noisy breathing, or persistent congestion can indicate airway restrictions related to tongue or lip ties.
Who Should Be Referred?
Recognizing the Signs of Oral Ties for Parents
If the mother is present with any of the following symptoms, they may benefit from an evaluation at Latched Beginnings:
Pain & Nipple Damage:
Breastfeeding pain, nipple cracks, or damage can result from improper latch and suction issues.
Milk Supply Issues:
Difficulty with milk transfer can lead to a decreasing supply or breasts remaining full after feeding.
Need for Supplementation:
Frequent supplementing due to poor milk intake may indicate a feeding issue requiring evaluation.
Feeling Unheard or Unsupported:Â
Parents struggling to find answers or feeling dismissed by healthcare providers may benefit from specialized care.
A Specialist You Can Trust
Meet Dr. Kacie Culotta
Hi, I’m Dr. Kacie Culotta! As a laser-certified dentist, lactation counselor, and mom of two, I’ve built Latched Beginnings to provide the care I wished I had during my journey with my own children. When my foster son needed a tongue-tie release, I experienced firsthand the challenges of finding the right care. Then, during my breastfeeding journey with my daughter, I faced those struggles again. These experiences inspired me to combine my advanced training with a compassionate, patient-centered approach—so that no parent has to feel lost or unheard when it comes to their baby’s health and feeding journey.
Credentials at a Glance:
- Laser certification specializing in CO2 tongue-tie releases
- Lactation counselor certification for functional feeding support
- 10+ years of experience helping infants and families
- Breathe Institute AmbassadorÂ
- Trained by Dr Chelsea PintoÂ
- Trained by Dr. Bobby GhaheriÂ
- Trained by Dr Meghna DassaniÂ
- Breathe Institute Myofunctional Mastermind Â
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Qualified DentistÂ
Happy Moms & Babies
Stories of Change
Hear from moms who found relief, support, and lasting solutions with Latched Beginnings. Because when your baby thrives, you do too.
Your Path to Relief
Simple Steps to Thrive
Trust Your Instinct
Reach out to schedule an evaluation. Your intuition matters.
Get a Personalized Plan
We’ll assess your baby’s needs and recommend the best solutions.
Start the Journey
We’ll assess your baby’s needs and recommend the best solutions.
Free Download
Download the Oral Tie Symptoms Checklist
Feeding struggles and discomfort don’t have to leave you feeling uncertain. Our comprehensive checklist helps you identify common signs of tongue, lip, and buccal ties in both infants and parents. Download the free checklist today to gain clarity and take the first step toward relief and wellness for you and your baby.
Patient Referrals... We’re Here To Help Families
At Latched Beginnings, we’re here to help your baby eat, grow, and thrive while giving you the support and confidence you deserve. If you have a patient in need of specialized tongue-tie care, we’re here to help. Download our referral form and give your patients access to the care they deserve.
