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Healthy Smiles

Healthy Smiles affordable and restorative dental care on Franklin Ave, South End Hartford

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(860) 595-3903WebsiteUpdated Aug 26, 2026

About Healthy Smiles

Based on Franklin Avenue in the South End area of Hartford, Connecticut, Healthy Smiles is a dental practice serving the area. A filling repairs a tooth after decay has been cleaned out, most often using tooth-coloured composite resin that is shaped and bonded to blend with the surrounding tooth. It is usually completed in a single appointment and is one of the most routine restorative procedures in dentistry.

Affordable care means the practice sets out to make treatment accessible on a self-pay basis or through a payment arrangement, rather than assuming every patient arrives with comprehensive insurance. It is worth asking directly what options exist before assuming a needed treatment is out of reach.

General dentistry covers the routine and restorative care most people need most often — examinations, cleanings, fillings, and preventive checks that catch problems while they are still small and inexpensive to treat. Regular attendance, roughly every six months for most patients, is what makes that early-catch approach actually work.

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent.

Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.

Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave. Use this page to find contact information for Healthy Smiles and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Healthy Smiles offers dental fillings and affordable dental care on Franklin Avenue in the South End area of Hartford, Connecticut. The practice is open Monday through Friday. Use this page to see the full range of treatments listed and to get in touch about an appointment.

Clinic Details

Best Known For

Tooth-Colored Fillings, General Dentistry, Affordable Dental Care

Business Hours

Monday
8:00 AM3:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM3:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM3:00 PM
Thursday(Today)
8:00 AM3:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM3:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Healthy Smiles located?
Healthy Smiles is a dental practice in Hartford, Connecticut (ZIP 06114).
What services does Healthy Smiles offer?
It is a general dental practice offering preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care for patients of every age.
Does the practice treat children and adults?
Yes. The office sees patients of all ages for routine and ongoing dental care.
How often should I have a dental checkup?
Most dentists recommend a checkup and professional cleaning every six months, which helps catch problems while they are still small.
How do I book an appointment at Healthy Smiles?
Use this page to contact Healthy Smiles directly with a question or to request an appointment.

Location

Services Offered

General Dentistry

General dentistry at Healthy Smiles covers the routine care that keeps teeth healthy — exams, professional cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, and decay prevention — for patients across Hartford.

Dental Fillings

Tooth-colored fillings repair teeth affected by decay, restoring shape and function with material matched to the natural tooth.

Affordable Dental Care

Healthy Smiles places clear emphasis on affordable dental care, keeping routine treatment accessible for Hartford patients budgeting for their care.

Other services

Dental CrownsDental ImplantsRoot Canal TreatmentEmergency DentistryInvisalignVeneersDentures

Reviews

85 reviews

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Recent Reviews

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S***1 month ago

Great service to customer. Great professional dentist!

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K***1 month ago

I am impressed and highly recommend this office! The doctors work was very thorough and for the first time ever having a cavity filled ... he filled it perfectly. My bit was perfect on the 1st test bite. I was also so grateful for the doctors quality care! I totally forgot about having to take antibiotics for dental cleanings after my hip replacement. Thankfully the doctor noticed and I scheduled a cleaning once I had the antibiotics in hand. Life gets crazy helping family members, working, and being a mom. So they got our back with high level quality care and beautiful dentistry work. Im blessed to have found them.

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s***6 months ago

I came in to get a filling done around 2020, and the doctor went so deep to complete the filling that I may need to have a root canal. Attitudes were flying high as if I was the issue being there. Never going here again

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H***6 months ago

The doctor is very kind and informative

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K***6 months ago

This is probably the best dentist I've gone to. This Dr. does it ALL himself, with no hygienist. That doesn't at all hinder him getting the work done with flawless precision. Can't recommend more. You're welcome!

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D***11 months ago

Great dentist Fix my teeth You should go in see him for yourself I will not give anymore information due to privacy reasons

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K***1 year ago

I currently have husky insurance while waiting for My husband‘s insurance to kick in so I had to get a tooth looked at that was broken and found this dentist and was fooled by the good reviews and made an appointment. When I walked in for my appointment, it looks like a prison and at the window was the dentist in normal clothes and when I questioned if he was the dentist, he said yes and I was like oh I believe you took my call Too and he said yes he then got up and went and put on his coat and sat back at the Desk and gave me my paperwork to fill out. Once I was back in the room, he did do x-rays and told me that there was no way my tooth could be saved and wanted me to come back at a different time to have it removed. I was very skeptical because there was nobody in the office it was very quiet. There wasn’t even any other workers. I believe his children were in the back room playing around and then all of a sudden, I think his wife or somebody came up and went to the checkout/check-in window and sat there. I told him I didn’t feel comfortable because I’ve never been in an office where there was no workers before and he was a receptionist and Dentist. I asked him if he feels confident enough to remove the tooth without damaging the healthy teeth aside and he said that you would have me sign a consent that it was possible that it could happen. I didn’t feel comfortable and I told him I just wanted my x-rays and I was leaving when I went to go walk out and asked that lady that came from the back room with the kids in it for my x-rays. She was very snarky and told me to go sit down. My initial thought was I wonder how they stay afloat because they had zero patients. Honestly, I thought my children were going to be human trafficked that were waiting with me.

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O***1 year ago

I came to Dr. Desai for a problematic wisdom tooth that was causing me pain. I am afraid of the dentist and experience alot of anxiety when it comes to visiting a dental clinic. The office is quite small, but I really like that about the place. It's very quiet and calming in there, and there was even a little tv in the exam room (which was a welcome disraction).The woman at the front desk was very kind, and so was Dr. Desai. He was able to schedule me an appointment for the next day after hearing I was in pain when I originally called, and took out the problem tooth during our appointment. He explained everything throught the procedure, and checked on me frequently throughout make sure I wasn't in pain. I plan on going back for more routine dental care in the future. I would absolutely recommend him for anyone needing a kind and knowledgeable dentist.

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M***1 year ago

AVOID AT ALL COSTS! Dr. Desai and Healthy Smiles is simply out for your money. I am new to the area so had to find a new dentist. DO NOT LET THE POSITIVE REVIEWS FOOL YOU, like I did. I went in for a cleaning and Dr. Desai proceeded to tell me that I have multiple cavities and needed 7 fillings on each side of my mouth (14 total). As someone who has never had a cavity or filling before, this was very alarming. He also looked at my X-rays and tried to tell me that I have had a filling before. To this I responded, no I have never had a filling before. And he responded, yes you have. I should have walked out then and there, but I proceeded with the cleaning. After that I was very scared, thinking somehow I have a ton of cavities for the first time in my life. Trusting my gut, I decided to get a second opinion at a different dentist. The dentist there assured me that I have ZERO cavities, and ZERO signs of any cavities forming! Imagine if I would have trusted Dr. Desai, I would have 14 fillings in my teeth for no reason! DO NOT TRUST THIS OFFICE, THEY JUST WANT YOUR MONEY!

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