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Now Serving Nashville
Our Second Location
Tongue Tie Treatment at Tiny Ties
For the convenience of Nashville families, we've opened a second dedicated location under the name Tiny Ties. While our main dental practice continues to serve patients in Fairview, this specialized facility focuses exclusively on tongue tie procedures for children in the Nashville area. By establishing this separate center, we're bringing our expert care closer to you, eliminating long drives and making treatment more accessible for parents throughout Nashville and surrounding communities.
What is Oral Cancer Screening?
An oral cancer screening is a simple exam that checks the mouth, lips, tongue, gums, cheeks, throat area, and other soft tissues for unusual changes. The dentist looks for sores, swelling, lumps, red or white patches, irritation, or areas that may need closer attention.
At Songbird Pediatric Dentistry, oral cancer screenings are done gently as part of your child’s overall oral health care. While oral cancer is rare in children, early checks can help identify soft-tissue concerns, infections, injuries, or other mouth changes before they become bigger problems.
Did you know…
Pediatric oral cancer screening is a quick soft-tissue check that helps spot unusual sores, swelling, patches, irritation, or mouth changes early.
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Why Choose Us?
At Songbird Pediatric Dentistry, we make pediatric oral cancer screenings gentle, quick, and easy for children. Our team carefully checks your child’s lips, tongue, gums, cheeks, and soft tissues while keeping the visit calm and comfortable.
We explain everything clearly to parents, including what looks normal, what may need monitoring, and when further evaluation may be recommended.
Your Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
Meet Dr. Breanna Barnes
Pediatric Dentist in Fairview, TN
Dr. Breanna Barnes is a board-certified pediatric dentist in Fairview, TN, and the founder of Songbird Pediatric Dentistry. With advanced training in children’s dental care, infant frenectomies, laser dentistry, lip-tie and tongue-tie treatment, and esthetic restorations like zirconia crowns, she provides gentle, personalized care for every child.
As a mother and pediatric dental specialist, Dr. Barnes understands how important comfort, trust, and prevention are from the very first visit. She is passionate about helping infants, toddlers, children, teens, and children with special needs feel safe and supported during dental treatment. Her goal is to create a positive dental home where families receive honest guidance, quality care, and a calm experience at every visit.
Gentle Preventive Screening
Oral cancer screenings are quick, simple, and comfortable for children. We carefully check the mouth, gums, tongue, lips, and throat area to look for anything unusual during the visit.
Early Concern Detection
These screenings help identify small changes early before they become more serious. Early detection gives parents peace of mind and helps support better long-term oral health for children.
Complete Smile Health Check
We do more than check teeth and cavities. Oral cancer screening allows us to review your child’s overall mouth health and guide parents if any follow-up care is needed.
Benefits of Oral Cancer Screening
Checks More Than Teeth
Oral cancer screening helps examine your child’s lips, tongue, gums, cheeks, and soft tissues.
Finds Unusual Changes Early
It can help spot sores, swelling, patches, lumps, or irritation before they become bigger concerns.
Quick and Gentle
The exam is simple, non-invasive, and can be done during a regular dental visit.
Treatment Process for Oral Cancer Screening
Gentle Mouth Exam
The dentist carefully checks your child’s lips, tongue, gums, cheeks, throat area, and soft tissues for any unusual changes.
Soft-Tissue Evaluation
We look for sores, swelling, lumps, red or white patches, irritation, or areas that may need closer attention.
Parent Guidance
After the screening, we explain the findings clearly and let parents know if monitoring, home care, or further evaluation is recommended.
Before & Afters
A smile is worth 1,000 words.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an oral cancer screening?
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An oral cancer screening is a quick exam where the dentist checks the lips, tongue, gums, cheeks, throat area, and soft tissues for unusual changes such as sores, swelling, lumps, or red and white patches.
Does my child need an oral cancer screening?
Yes, children can benefit from oral cancer screenings as part of complete dental care. While oral cancer is rare in kids, screenings can help find soft-tissue concerns, irritation, infections, injuries, or unusual mouth changes early.
What does a dentist look for during an oral cancer screening?
The dentist looks for mouth sores that do not heal, unusual swelling, lumps, color changes, red or white patches, bleeding areas, or changes in the tongue, cheeks, gums, lips, and throat area.
Is oral cancer screening painful?
No, oral cancer screening is not painful. It is a simple visual and soft-tissue exam that can usually be done during a regular pediatric dental visit.
How often should kids get an oral cancer screening?
Most children can have a soft-tissue check during routine dental exams. If your child has ongoing mouth sores, swelling, irritation, or other concerns, the dentist may recommend checking more often.
In the Community
Conveniently Located for Families Near Fairview
Located in Fairview, TN, Songbird Pediatric Dentistry makes it easy for families to access trusted, child-focused dental care close to home. As Fairview’s One of first pediatric dentistry practice, we are proud to support local children with gentle visits, helpful education, and personalized care in a warm, family-friendly setting.
Our office is designed to make every visit simple, comfortable, and convenient for parents and children. Whether your child needs a routine exam, preventive care, frenectomy, or specialized pediatric dental treatment, our team is here to help build healthy smiles for the Fairview community and nearby families.
