About Us

We see you.

The hardest part isn’t just the long nights, the endless feeding battles, or the frustration of not being understood. It’s the not knowing. The feeling that something isn’t right, but no one is giving you real answers.

With infants, you’ve been told to try a new bottle or to adjust their latch. With older children, it’s wait and see. But nothing has made feeding easier, made speech clearer, or given you back the sleep you’ve lost.

That’s what compels us to do what we do.

At PNW Tongue Tie, we don’t just provide a procedure—we exist to offer clarity, relief, and the support families deserve. We make sure parents aren’t left guessing. We make sure babies, kids, and adults get real solutions for problems they shouldn’t have to live with.

Because when something so small can make life so much easier, you should know about it—and have access to the solution.

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Testimonials

What absolute stars! We received such superb care for my toddler. The whole practice is child centric and the staff did an amazing job at keeping my child calm and engaged while they did their work. Really great to experience the attentiveness and care they put into making a visit to the dentist a great experience for the little ones. The whole team has my gratitude and respect.

— T. D.

I called many dentists trying to schedule my 1 year old’s first dentist appointment. I was consistently told that my child didn’t need an appointment until he was significantly older despite recommendations from the AAPD and Dr. Shadi saw him without hesitation and spent plenty of time answering this first time mom’s questions. Her staff was amazing and the clinic was so clean and welcoming!

— S. M.

This is the best pediatric dentist – we are so lucky to have them operating near us, through my kids growing up. I can’t speak highly enough about how fun they make the dentist and how at ease my kids have always been.

— J. A. A.

My twins (one daughter, one son) have always both been terrified of the dentist. Appointments have never been easy for us. But a friend HIGHLY recommend this pediatric dentistry and I gave it a shot. I loved the atmosphere, the staff and the doctors. My kids loved the dental assistant, Sarah, and Dr. Shadi was very comforting and kind and made my twins feel very comfortable. I have never had an easy time with my kiddos at the dentist and this was easily the quietest and most calm dentist visit.

— B. L.

Meet your team.

Dr. Shadi Araghi

Pediatric Dentist & Tongue-Tie Specialist

For over 20 years, Dr. Shadi Araghi has dedicated her career to helping children feel comfortable, confident, and cared for in the dental chair. As a pediatric dentist, she has always loved working with kids, but she never imagined how much of an impact a single procedure—a gentle, precise tongue- or lip-tie release—could have on an entire family.

Dr. Araghi started PNW Tongue Tie Center after seeing too many exhausted, desperate moms in tears, struggling to feed their babies while getting nowhere with the advice they were given. She saw toddlers frustrated by their inability to form words and older children still battling speech delays, picky eating, and sleep issues that could have been prevented.

So she decided to do something about it.

Dr. Shadi has spent years training in the latest laser technology for tongue- and lip-tie releases, ensuring that every procedure is quick, gentle, and effective. She works closely with lactation consultants, speech therapists, and myofunctional specialists to provide families with the comprehensive care they need.

Her goal? To make sure parents never have to struggle to find answers. To make sure children never have to struggle with something so treatable. And to make sure every family walks away feeling heard, supported, and relieved.

Sarah Goodwin

Certified Lactation Consultant

With over six years of experience as a dental assistant, Sarah is known for her gentle, attentive care and her ability to put both parents and children at ease. Her passion for supporting families—especially during procedures like tongue-tie treatment—led her to become a certified lactation consultant. She loves walking alongside families during a time that can feel overwhelming and helping make it a little easier. Outside the office, Sarah enjoys traveling, creating jewelry, and spending time with her German Shepherd.

Heather McCaffrey

Certified Lactation Consultant

Heather has worked in dentistry for over 10 years—most of that time focused on pediatric care. Her experience as a dental assistant, combined with her certification as a lactation consultant, allows her to provide calm, knowledgeable support to new moms navigating feeding challenges. Watching babies nurse successfully—and seeing the relief on a parent’s face—continues to be the most rewarding part of her work. Heather is also a proud mom of three and loves cheering on her teens in hockey, guitar, and lacrosse, and dancing with her youngest.

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