Why choose Connecticut Children’s Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

If your child needs a dental specialist, you’ve come to the right place. The pediatric dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons who practice at Connecticut Children’s specialize in treating the full spectrum of dental needs for children of all ages. From impacted wisdom teeth to rare jaw tumors, our dental experts offer high-quality care in a family-friendly setting. And because our specialists are part of the Connecticut Children’s family, we coordinate care with your child’s existing medical team for optimal outcomes.
 

Pediatric Dentistry

If your child has a cardiac, intellectual, behavioral health, or other condition that prevents them from being treated in an outpatient office setting, our dentists are here to help. Click here to find a Connecticut Children’s affiliated pediatric dentist.
 

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

When faced with a diagnosis such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, you can count on our accredited surgeons to safely operate on your child at Connecticut Children’s. Click here to find a Connecticut Children’s affiliated oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

What Sets Us Apart

Get Ready for Surgery

Whether your child needs a routine dental procedure or a complex oral surgery, Connecticut Children’s provides a family-friendly surgical environment, including pre-surgery tours, play areas and even special cars for kids to drive into the surgical suite!

Specialized Dental Care for Facial Differences

Our dentists are an important part of Connecticut Children’s multidisciplinary craniofacial team, collaborating in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, and nasal and jaw deformities.