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50 State House Square

Hartford, CT 06103

(860) 560-2898

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Conveniently located in downtown Hartford next to the Old State House

At Nutmeg Family Dentistry, we provide high quality dental care in a comfortable setting. We are conveniently located in the heart of downtown Hartford, and will work to accommodate your busy schedule. We are convenient to downtown businesses and apartments. We accept many major insurance plans and will submit all claims to your insurance companies.

Mission Statement

Our practice is working together to realize a shared vision of uncompromising excellence in dentistry.

To fulfill this mission, we are committed to:

  • Listening to those we are privileged to serve.
  • Earn the trust and respect of patients, profession and community.
  • Exceed your expectations.
  • Ensure a creative, challenging and compassionate professional environment.
  • Strive for continuous improvement at all levels.

New Dental Membership Plans for those without insurance

New Invisalign® Treatment

Meet Polly M. Chace, DDS

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

  • "Excellent experience. The staff takes great care to make sure you have a painless time during a time people dread the most. I don't even mind the helpful suggestions about taking care of my teeth because I'm probably the one that needs that the most. I definitely would recommend Nutmeg Family Dentistry to anyone in need of a dentist or looking to change dentists."
    David L.
  • "Wonderful staff and doctors that provide excellent care. They take the time to explain options and come up with a plan. I've also had cosmetic treatments and have been thrilled with the results!
    Our family loves Nutmeg!"
    Lori F.
  • "Nutmeg has been great to me since they took over! The staff are amazing and family oriented! Every appointment is a fun filled appointment. I love that they are flexible when it comes to scheduling appointments and accommodating to my schedule sometimes! Overall, Nutmeg has been great to me and still is!"
    Pascual W.
  • "I have been a patient of Nutmeg Family dentistry for many years dating back to when they took over the prior practice. I love this dental practice ! I love the treatment the professionalism the friendliness accommodating change just cannot say enough about this dental practice and it’s professionals. I really feel welcome here and I wouldn’t consider going anywhere else even though I now work in West Hartford I will happily travel here."
    William S.
  • "I have been coming to this practice for over 20 years, through 4 different dentists & name changes. They have always been professional, friendly, easy to work with and available when needed. My parents were patients first, and I followed along when I became an adult. Highly recommend this practice."
    Andrew G.
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  • Tooth Decay Prevention

    What is tooth decay? Tooth decay begins with the Streptococcus mutans bacteria. These bacteria join with food particles and fluids in the mouth to create plaque, a constantly forming biofilm which sticks to the surface of tooth enamel. The bacteria in plaque convert the sugars in our foods into lactic ...

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  • Root Canal Treatment

    Every tooth has two sections: a crown, the visible part of the tooth above the gum line, and one or more roots, which anchor the teeth within the jaw. Each tooth has three basic layers: an outer layer of hard enamel (which protects the crown) or cementum (which covers the root), a middle layer of softer ...

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  • Fillings

    The bacteria in plaque produce acids that erode tooth enamel, eventually creating a hole, or cavity, in the tooth surface. Left untreated, this decay can spread to the interior of the tooth, and might lead to the need for a crown, a root canal, or even extraction. When caught early, your dentist can ...

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  • Veneers

    A dental veneer is a thin, durable porcelain shell that is custom-fabricated to cover the front of a tooth. Veneers can restore the appearance of teeth with chips, cracks, and stains, can close small gaps between the teeth, and can reshape misshapen or slightly misaligned teeth. Veneers are a popular ...

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  • Educational Videos

    Take a few minutes to watch our educational videos and learn more about different dental treatments and procedures. Video topics include general & cosmetic dentistry, Implants, oral health and hygiene, orthodontics and preventative dentistry. ...

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  • Laser Decay Diagnostics

    Using lasers, dentists can detect tooth decay that is not yet visible and would otherwise be undiagnosed using traditional methods. Laser cavity detection is based on the fact that healthy tooth structure reflects light, or “fluoresces,” differently than does decayed tooth structure. Teeth with decay ...

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  • Laser Dentistry

    Lasers direct a controlled force of energy that can remove or alter bone and tissue. By applying varying wavelengths of energy, dental lasers are used to detect and treat a myriad of oral health issues, including detecting oral cancer and treating small cavities. There are two different types of dental ...

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  • Same-Day Crowns

    A tooth that has been structurally damaged by decay or trauma sometimes needs to be crowned or “capped” so that it can look good and function properly again. A crown is a durable covering that is custom-made to fit over the entire tooth from the gum line up. Getting a crown used to mean multiple ...

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  • Digital X-Rays

    X-rays are one of the most important parts of a dental exam, and can help medical professionals detect problems long before they are visible to the naked eye, including early tooth decay, gum disease, abscesses, and abnormal growths. Benefits of Digital X-rays Easy to obtain Digital X-rays are obtained ...

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-3:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-3:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed