Bite Dentistry

What Bite Dentistry does

Bite Dentistry is a privately owned, single-location dental practice headquartered at 3212 West End Ave, Suite 301, Nashville, TN, operating under the leadership of Dr. Cristin Lewis, DDS. The practice serves individual patients across the Nashville metro area (Bellemeade, Green Hills, Forest Hills) and provides comprehensive oral healthcare spanning preventive wellness dentistry, cosmetic dentistry (teeth whitening, smile makeovers, porcelain veneers, bonding), restorative dentistry (implants, crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays), oral surgery (bone grafting, extractions), periodontics, emergency dentistry, clear aligners, and sedation dentistry. The firm differentiates itself through a "whole-body" integrative philosophy, combining general dental services with specialty offerings in airway health, TMJ/TMD treatment via bioesthetic dentistry, and non-surgical obstructive sleep apnea care through its certified Vivos System provider status and exclusive TBI Affiliate relationship with The Breath Institute.

The practice is built around an advanced dental technology platform that integrates iTero digital impression scanning, CBCT (Cone-Beam Computed Tomography) 3D imaging, laser dentistry, digital radiography with up to 70% lower radiation exposure, VELscope and Oral ID oral cancer screening, Cavitron ultrasonic scaling, ARESTIN periodontal therapy, and the Vivos airway remodeling system. Smart Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) certification supports mercury-safe protocols. Dr. Lewis's training footprint — post-doctoral work at the Kois Center and Texas Center for Occlusal Studies, holistic training with Dr. Felix Liao, Diplomate status with the American Sleep and Breathing Academy, and team dentist roles for the Tennessee Titans (NFL) and previously the Nashville Predators (NHL) — underpins the clinical positioning.

Bite Dentistry operates a fee-for-service revenue model with insurance billing support (in-network with Delta Dental, out-of-network claim filing), supplemented by an annual subscription tier (Healthy Smiles Savings Plan offering 50% off exams/X-rays and procedure discounts), third-party financing via CareCredit, and discounts for cash, military, and senior patients. Patient acquisition runs through the practice website with NexHealth online booking, a content/educational blog, Google and on-site patient reviews, an active "Refer a Friend" program, professional society memberships (ADA, AACD, AADSM, IAOMT, AAOSH, AAPMD, Academy for Sports Dentistry), and sports team dental affiliations. The firm reports 11–50 employees, does not disclose revenue, and has no disclosed external funding, parent company, or subsidiary structure.

Name

Bite Dentistry

Legal name

Bite Dentistry

Website

https://bitedds.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bite Dentistry is a privately owned, single-location Nashville dental practice led by Dr. Cristin Lewis, DDS, delivering preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and airway-focused dentistry — including Vivos System sleep apnea treatment and bioesthetic TMJ/TMD care — to Nashville-area consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Services (General, Cosmetic, Airway, and Restorative Dentistry)

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Preventive & Routine General Dentistry (Exams/Cleanings/Sealants/Fluoride) (HLABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC), Membership/Subscription & Direct-Pay General Dentistry Practices (HLABAAAI), Emergency/Urgent General Dentistry (Walk-In/After-Hours General Care) (HLABAAAJ)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dental treatments
• Airway and sleep apnea dentistry
• Restorative dental implants
• TMJ and TMD treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Dental Service Fees: Fee-for-service dental practice providing a comprehensive range of dental services including wellness dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, airway health, restorative dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics, emergency dentistry, clear aligners, sedation dentistry, and TMJ/TMD treatment. Services are paid at time of service with insurance billing support offered.
2. Healthy Smiles Savings Plan Membership: Annual membership program offering 50% savings on exams and routine X-rays, discounts on additional dental procedures, and 12 months of continuous coverage with no deductibles, waiting periods, or annual maximums. Benefits activate immediately upon enrollment.
3. Insurance Billing Services: Practice is in-network with Delta Dental and works with out-of-network insurance providers. They file insurance claims on behalf of patients and complete complimentary benefits checks. They do not accept insurance as payment in full but cover whatever fees insurance can cover.
4. Third-Party Financing: CareCredit third-party financing with low-interest payment plans offered for patients needing extended payment options for dental treatments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bite Dentistry is a single-location Nashville dental practice delivering comprehensive fee-for-service oral healthcare spanning preventive wellness dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, airway and sleep-disordered breathing treatment, restorative dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics, emergency dentistry, clear aligners, sedation dentistry, and TMJ/TMD therapy. Services are rendered in-office by Dr. Cristin Lewis and a clinical team, supported by digital diagnostics (iTero, CBCT, digital X-rays, laser, VELscope) and supplemented by the Healthy Smiles Savings Plan membership and CareCredit financing for patients.

Product overview

Bite Dentistry is a dental practice offering comprehensive oral healthcare services organized into distinct service categories. The practice provides Wellness Dentistry (preventive care including cleanings, X-rays, exams, oral cancer screenings with VELscope/Oral ID technology), Cosmetic Dentistry (teeth whitening, smile makeovers, bonding, porcelain veneers), Airway Health (obstructive sleep apnea treatment, oral appliances, Vivos System, snoring solutions, myofunctional therapy), Restorative Dentistry (dental implants, crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays), Oral Surgery (bone grafting, extractions), Periodontics (gum therapy, Perio Protect, laser treatment), Emergency Dentistry, Clear Aligners (including Candid with CandidApp), Sedation Dentistry (nitrous oxide, oral sedation), and TMJ/TMD Treatment. The practice also operates a Healthy Smiles Savings Plan membership program. Services are supported by advanced dental technology including iTero digital scanning, CBCT 3D imaging, and laser dentistry. Appointments are managed through NexHealth online booking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness Dentistry Preventive dental care focused on whole-body health, including bi-annual cleanings, digital X-rays, comprehensive exams, oral cancer screenings, and tooth-colored fillings for Nashville-area patients of all ages.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Full range of aesthetic dental treatments including Zoom! teeth whitening, smile makeovers, bonding, porcelain veneers, gum recontouring, and tooth reshaping for adult patients seeking natural-looking smile transformations.
• Airway Health Specialty dental services addressing breathing issues, sleep apnea, and snoring through airway evaluation, custom oral appliances, myofunctional therapy, and the Vivos System for adult and pediatric patients.
• Restorative Dentistry Comprehensive tooth restoration services including dental implants, bonding, all-ceramic crowns, bridges, and inlays/onlays for damaged, missing, or decayed teeth in adult patients.
• Oral Surgery Surgical dental procedures including bone grafting, simple and complex tooth extractions, and wisdom teeth removal, performed with sedation options for patient comfort.
• Periodontics Specialized gum disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services including periodontal gum therapy (scaling and root planing), Perio Protect, laser-assisted treatment, oral DNA testing, and ARESTIN antibiotic therapy.
• Emergency Dentistry Same-day urgent dental care for extreme tooth pain, excessive bleeding, lost or knocked-out teeth, lost fillings or crowns, oral swelling, and other pressing oral health issues.
• Clear Aligners Clear-aligner orthodontic treatment including Candid aligners with the CandidApp for progress monitoring and palatal expanders for discreet teeth straightening under in-office supervision.
• Sedation Dentistry Anxiety-reducing dental care options including nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral sedation for patients with dental anxiety, sensitive gag reflex, or complex dental needs.
• TMJ / TMD Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders using a bioesthetic dentistry approach, advanced digital X-ray and diagnostic imaging, and custom oral appliances to address jaw pain, migraines, headaches, tinnitus, and related symptoms.
• Vivos System Therapy Non-surgical, low-risk oral appliance treatment for moderate obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing that remodels the airway for long-term breathing success, including pediatric Vivos appliances for growing children.
• Healthy Smiles Savings Plan Annual membership dental savings program offering 50% savings on exams and routine X-rays, discounts on additional procedures, immediate activation upon enrollment, and 12 months of continuous coverage with no deductibles, waiting periods, or annual maximums.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vivos System has treated over 27,000 patients worldwide for sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vivos (The Vivos System)coreTechnology or IntegrationDr. Lewis is a certified provider of the Vivos System, an innovative oral appliance technology for treating obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing. The partnership allows Bite Dentistry to offer non-surgical, low-risk airway remodeling treatments. The Vivos System has treated over 27,000 patients worldwide. Bite Dentistry provides both adult and pediatric Vivos appliances.
• The Breath InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Lewis is the only TBI (The Breath Institute) Affiliate in the Nashville area. This affiliation provides exclusive access to The Breath Institute's airway health protocols, training, and methodologies, positioning Bite Dentistry as the premier airway dentistry practice in the region. Dr. Lewis travels the country training other dentists and healthcare professionals in these protocols.
• Dr. Felix Liao / Six-Foot Tiger, Three-Foot CagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Lewis received advanced holistic mouth training and airway health education from Dr. Felix Liao, author of 'Six-Foot Tiger, Three-Foot Cage.' She initially reached out to Dr. Liao to address her husband's own breathing and sleep apnea issues. She now travels the country training other dentists and healthcare professionals in these principles.
• Healthy Smiles Savings PlanminorOthersBite Dentistry is a provider of the Healthy Smiles Savings Plan, a membership-based dental savings program offering 50% savings on exams and X-rays and discounts on additional procedures. Benefits activate immediately and run for 12 months with no deductibles, waiting periods, or annual maximums.
• CareCredit (Synchrony Financial)minorOthersCareCredit healthcare credit card is accepted as a payment option for dental treatments, providing third-party financing with low-interest payment plans for patients needing extended payment options.
• Delta Dental (In-Network)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBite Dentistry is an in-network provider with Delta Dental insurance, allowing insured patients to use their Delta Dental benefits at the practice. The practice also works with out-of-network insurance providers to maximize patient coverage and files insurance claims on patients' behalf.
• Tennessee Titans (NFL)coreOthersDr. Lewis currently serves as the team dentist for the Tennessee Titans NFL football team, providing dental care to professional athletes. She previously worked with the Nashville Predators NHL hockey team.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Vivos Therapeutics: Provider of the Vivos System for non-surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing. Comparable to Bite as a technology/ecosystem partner underpinning the practice's airway health service line, though operating as an upstream provider rather than a direct clinical competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Smile Brands: Multi-brand DSO offering general, cosmetic, and specialty dental services across many US markets. Comparable to Bite in offering a full-service dental portfolio, though via an insurance-friendly, multi-office model.
• Pacific Dental Services: Dental support organization partnering with supported practices across general and specialty care including implants and clear aligners. Comparable to Bite as a general-plus-specialty provider model, though operating at DSO scale.
• Heartland Dental: Largest US DSO supporting hundreds of offices with general, cosmetic, and specialty services. Comparable to Bite as a multi-location operator of dental practices, but at vastly greater scale and with a different commercial model.
• Aspen Dental: Large national DSO offering general, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency dentistry across many geographies. Comparable to Bite as a broad dental services provider, though much larger and more insurance-driven.

Emerging players

• Candid: Clear aligner brand with hybrid in-office/remote monitoring model (CandidApp) offered through partner dental practices. Directly comparable to Bite via the explicit Candid partnership offering at the practice, including aligner treatment and remote progress tracking.
• Align Technology (Invisalign): Maker of Invisalign clear aligners and iTero scanners — the latter of which Bite uses. Comparable to Bite via the iTero platform adoption and the clear aligner service line, though operating as an upstream technology and consumer brand rather than a single practice.

Direct peers

• Bell & Bell Dentistry: Nashville-area comprehensive family and cosmetic dental practice offering preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services. Comparable to Bite as a local, independent, multi-generational Nashville dental practice competing for the same patient demographic.
• Tend: Premium, fee-for-service, member-oriented dental brand with direct-to-consumer booking and a tech-forward patient experience. Comparable to Bite in positioning a modern, hospitality-driven dental visit with selective insurance participation.

Regional players

• Marquee Dental Partners: Southeast-focused DSO with offices across Tennessee including the Nashville area, supporting general and specialty dentistry. Comparable to Bite as a regional dental services operator, but at larger scale and without Bite's specialty airway focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bitedds

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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