Children & Family Dentistry & Braces of Hartford
Dental • Hartford, CT • 1 location in Hartford locations
About
Children & Family Dentistry & Braces in Hartford, CT offers pediatric dentistry, general and family dentistry, and Invisalign orthodontics. Located at 272 Franklin Ave, the practice provides services including dental cleanings and exams, crowns, bridges, root canals, dental implants, oral surgery, and emergency dentistry. Financing options include CareCredit, HFD, and an in-house oral care plan with free exams and X-rays plus 30-50% off other services for uninsured patients.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
272 Franklin Ave, Hartford, CT 06114
Phone
(not provided)
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Opening Hours
MON | 8am-5pm TUE | 8am-5pm WED | 8am-5pm THU | 8am-5pm FRI | 8am-5pm
Emergency Care
Available (emergency dentistry mentioned)
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Third-party financing through CareCredit and HFD; In-House Oral Care Plan for patients without dental insurance
Credit/Debit, Cash, Insurance, CareCredit, In-House Plan, In-house Oral Care Plan, CareCredit financing, third-party financing
Financing: CareCredit financing; HFD financing; In-House Oral Care Plan with free exams & X-rays and 30%-50% off other services
Savings plan: In-House Oral Care Plan: free exams & X-rays, 30%-50% off other services
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
Free exams & X-rays with In-House Oral Care Plan
FAQs
Do you offer financing?
Yes—CareCredit and HFD financing, plus an In-House Oral Care Plan.
No insurance? No problem
Ask us about our In-House Oral Care Plan, Join today & enjoy FREE exams & X-rays, plus 30%-50% off all other services!
What services are highlighted?
Pediatric Dentistry, Invisalign Orthodontics, and General & Family Dentistry (including cleanings, exams, crowns, bridges, root canals)
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- DentaScore: 4.1 out of 5 stars (319 reviews)
- Demandforce: 4.5 out of 5 stars (351 reviews (Demandforce platform))
- Google Reviews (referenced via National Orthodontic Registry): 4.3 out of 5 stars (734+ reviews)
Patients praise
- friendly, helpful, and accommodating staff
- gentle care for patients with dental anxiety
- patience and excellent interaction with children
- ability to schedule emergency or timely appointments
Common complaints
- long wait times for appointments
- issues with billing and insurance coverage handling
- perceived rudeness or poor bedside manner of some staff/providers
- reports of potential misdiagnosis or treatment plan disagreements
"I have such a fear of the dentist, this office has helped curb my anxiety. Dr. Schafft is so gentle, has a great bedside manner."
— Official practice website reviews"Although the staff is amazing and treated my children with such great patience and care; the wait times for appointments are absolutely horrible."
— LocalityBiz reviews"The surgeon has NO bedside manor rude an well told me I could go somewhere else... I will never go there again"
— DentaScore reviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SureSmile Clear Aligners - Capitol Dental Associates — Jun 5, 2026
- 3-D Imaging in Orthodontics: Custom Treatment - Greater Hartford Orthodontics — Apr 24, 2026
- Pediatric Dentistry Now Seeing Patients in Farmington - UConn Today — Oct 9, 2025
- Sedation Dentistry: Stress-Free Dental Care with Comfort & Confidence Article - ArticleTed - News and Articles — Apr 20, 2026
- Achieve a Harmonious Smile with Gum Lifts & Contouring at Crest Family Dental, Hartford, CT Article - ArticleTed - News and Articles — Aug 28, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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