CO2 Laser Releases
Gentle, precise releases with the gold-standard LightScalpel CO2 laser for less discomfort and faster healing for your little one.
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Healthy Beginnings That Last a Lifetime
We help your baby thrive with gentle, effective tongue-tie and lip-tie releases, compassionate lactation support, and a team that truly listens. Personalized, whole-baby care for happy feeding and healthy growth.
Why Moms Choose Us
Empowering Care, Lasting Health
Compassionate Expertise
Dr. Kacie Culotta and her all-mom team listen to you, understand your concerns, and guide you with the expert care your baby needs.
Personalized Solutions
Individualized care plans tailored to your baby's unique feeding and wellness needs, never one-size-fits-all.
Long-Term Wellness
We focus on more than feeding. We set your child on a path to lasting health and healthy development.
What We Do
Gentle, Whole-Baby Care From First Visit to Full Healing
1-on-1 Consultations
Comprehensive in-person evaluations of your baby's feeding, oral anatomy, and overall health, with a personalized care plan you can trust.
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Post-Op Care
Thoughtful support before and after the procedure. We guide you every step of the way toward healing and lasting results.
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Our Difference
Care That Comes From the Heart
At Latched Beginnings, we are moms helping moms. Dr. Kacie Culotta's journey with her own children's tongue-tie and feeding struggles is the reason this practice exists. She knows the worry, the exhaustion, and the relief of finally being heard.
With advanced training, the gold-standard CO2 laser, and a team that understands, we go beyond feeding to help your baby grow and thrive. We will never rush your visit, never dismiss your concerns, and never recommend a procedure that is not in your baby's best interest.
LightScalpel CO2 Laser Technology
The Gold Standard in Tongue-Tie Treatment for Your Little One
We use the LightScalpel CO2 laser for tongue, lip, and buccal-tie releases to provide the most gentle and effective care for your baby. Unlike traditional methods, this technology is designed with your child's comfort and healing in mind, with minimal discomfort, less bleeding, and precise results.
Gentle and Effective Care
Designed for your child's comfort and healing, with precise tissue release.
Quick Recovery
Gentle procedures mean smoother recovery, so your little one bounces back sooner.
Safe and Clean
The laser promotes a sterile environment and reduces the risk of infection.
Happy Moms & Babies
Stories of Change
Real relief, real support, and gentle solutions. Here is what families say after their time with Latched Beginnings.
5.0
50+ Google reviews
Dr. Culotta is awesome! She really spends time providing care during the consultation and follow up, gets to know about your little one in depth, and takes her time explaining everything and answering any questions. She made us feel very cared for and seen. The procedure went well and a bonus is getting the cutest photos ever of your little one in the goggles they need to wear for the procedure. 10/10 would recommend.
Danielle M.
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I can't express enough gratitude for Dr. Culotta! We came to see her after our lactation consultant recommended Latched Beginnings for a potential tongue and lip tie revision. I was super hesitant because who wants to put their baby through that. But Dr. Culotta was super communicative and transparent about what she recommends and had us start with some bodywork first. We then decided to go through with the revision and just a few days later our baby is eating so much better than she was pre-revision. Working with her has been a game changer!
Rebecca M.
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Dr. Culotta and her team were amazing! Her entire staff was super professional and caring. She makes sure the babies are fully comfortable and numb for the quick procedures, and she goes above and beyond to educate parents. We're very grateful she was able to help us with our baby's tongue tie release. It's been a couple months now, and our baby has been doing very well feeding and growing!
Yiwei G.
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Your Path to Relief
Simple Steps to Thrive
Getting help should feel hopeful, not overwhelming. Here is how we walk alongside you from the first hello.
15+Years helping
infants and families
infants and families
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Trust Your Instinct
Reach out to schedule an evaluation. Your intuition about your baby matters, and we are here to listen.
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Get a Personalized Plan
We assess your baby's needs and recommend the best path forward, with clear answers and no pressure.
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Start the Journey
Whether it is a release, lactation support, or simple reassurance, we guide you toward happy, healthy feeding.
Webinar Replay
Pacifiers Don't Have To Be A Headache
Watch our on-demand webinar where Dr. Kacie Culotta breaks down everything parents are rarely told about pacifiers: when they help, when they cause challenges, and how to choose and use one in a way that supports your baby's oral development.
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Download the Oral Tie Symptoms Checklist
Feeding struggles and discomfort do not have to leave you feeling uncertain. Our comprehensive checklist helps you spot common signs of tongue, lip, and buccal ties in both infants and parents, so you can take the first step toward relief and clarity.
Hey There, Momma
From One Mom to Another
I'm Dr. Kacie Culotta, a dentist, lactation counselor, and mom with a heart for helping families thrive. My passion for supporting moms and their babies began with my own journey. When my foster son needed a tongue-tie release and, later, my daughter faced breastfeeding challenges, I saw how hard it can be to find the right care.
Those experiences led me to create Latched Beginnings. With advanced training in tongue-tie releases, airway health, and lactation support, I've dedicated my career to offering the compassionate, comprehensive care I wished I had. I believe in treating the whole baby and empowering moms to feel heard, understood, and confident. My mission is to help your little one grow, feed, and breathe with ease, so you can enjoy the peace of mind and joy that come with a healthy, thriving start.
Dr. Kacie Culotta, DMD
Founder of Latched Beginnings
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We love partnering with lactation consultants, pediatricians, chiropractors, midwives, and doulas. We give your patients the same gentle, conservative, evidence-based care you do. Download our referral form and send your patients our way.
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