About Us

Our Mission

At Genuine Orthodontics, our mission is to intentionally lay out orthodontic care that leverages advanced technology in order to improve outcomes as well as convenience. We want patients to see us as partners to navigate new ways to healthier, more beautiful smiles. We listen closely to your questions and concerns to facilitate teamwork between patients, our team members, and allied professionals.

Dr. Alexander Blaseio, DDS

Dr. Alex Blaseio is an ABO board certified orthodontist and the owner of Genuine Orthodontics in Brentwood, TN. He has a passion for helping patients achieve better health by utilizing a holistic approach to orthodontics.

Dr. Alex is a third generation dentist and second generation orthodontist. So naturally, he also married a dentist, Dr. Poppy, who is a specialist in endodontics. Dr. Alex and Dr. Poppy met in school and moved to lovely Franklin, TN in 2017. They attend church at Holy Family in Brentwood and are so blessed to have three beautiful kids—Scarlett, Augie, and Grace—as well as a cavapoo named Levi. When Dr. Alex isn’t at work you can find him cooking, cycling, or outside in his yard.

Attended UCLA as a Neuroscience major

Enrolled at Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry

Completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center

Dr. Tharani Theivakumar, DMD, MBA, MPH, MBS

Dr. Tharani Theivakumar is an ABO board-certified associate orthodontist at Genuine Orthodontics in Brentwood, TN. She is passionate about creating beautiful, healthy smiles through a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to orthodontic care. Dr. Tharani believes in treating patients by combining clinical excellence with an airway centered approach to achieve the best possible outcomes for every smile.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Tharani relocated to the Nashville area in 2024 with her partner, Dr. Lee, and their bernedoodle, Maayaa. Outside of the office, she loves exploring new restaurants (she’s a true foodie!), attending live music concerts, working out, and traveling whenever she can.

Drew University – BA in Chemistry

Rowan University – Master of Biomedical Sciences

Rutgers University – Master of Public Health

Roseman University – Doctor of Dental Medicine

Roseman University – Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics & MBA

Meet the Team

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Community Involvement

Our commitment to growth means we are continually seeking ways to expand and improve our involvement within our beloved community. We look forward to sharing our progress with you soon.