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A specialist’s plan for teeth that are failing.

Dr. Arpita S. Patel, Prosthodontist in Guilford, Connecticut

When teeth break, dental work wears out, or chewing becomes difficult, the next decision can feel overwhelming. Dr. Patel brings advanced training in restoring and replacing teeth to a plan that considers how your smile works as well as how it looks.

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Our team will contact you to arrange your visit.

What would you like to change?

My teeth or dental work are failing.

Worn teeth, broken crowns, and problems with previous dental work deserve a closer look. Dr. Patel can evaluate your teeth and discuss restorative options based on what needs attention.

Explore Restorative Dentistry
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I’m missing teeth or considering implants.

Replacing teeth involves decisions about chewing, appearance, and the type of replacement. Explore implants, bridges, and dentures, and understand how Dr. Patel works with surgical colleagues when implant placement is part of your care.

Explore Dental Implants
Illustration of a single-tooth implant and crown.
Educational illustration, not an actual outcome.

I want to improve my smile.

If the shape, color, or condition of your teeth bothers you, start by understanding your options. Dr. Patel’s cosmetic care considers the appearance of your smile alongside the health and function of your teeth.

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Implant care, with clear roles

Dr. Patel designs and fits the final teeth that complete your implant treatment. She collaborates with surgical colleagues who place the implants, connecting the surgical care with the restoration of your smile.

How Our Implant Care Works

See a patient’s smile.

Explore photographs shared by a Guilford Dental Arts patient.

A Guilford Dental Arts patient smiling
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Photographs from care

Implant-supported fixed prostheses

Before photograph: implant-supported fixed prostheses.
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After photograph: implant-supported fixed prostheses.
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Front teeth

Before photograph: front teeth.
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After photograph: front teeth.
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Dr. Arpita S. Patel speaking with a patient

Specialist planning

When one decision affects the rest of your smile.

When teeth are worn, older dental work is failing, teeth are missing, or implants are part of the conversation, each choice can affect chewing, comfort, appearance, and what remains possible later.

  • Restore

    Decide what can be repaired or replaced.

  • Coordinate

    When implants are part of care, Dr. Patel plans the restoration that completes the treatment and coordinates with the surgical phase.

  • Plan

    Understand what to do first, what can wait, and how each option fits the larger goal.

Meet Dr. Patel

Your first visit

Bring the concern that brought you in.

You do not need to arrive knowing which treatment you want.

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  1. Look closely.

    Discuss the changes you have noticed and evaluate the teeth and dental work involved.

  2. Review the options.

    Consider the restorative, cosmetic, or tooth-replacement choices that fit the findings.

  3. Know the next step.

    Leave understanding the recommended care, timing, and expected fees before treatment begins.

Understand the cost before treatment

  1. Your treatment plan explains the applicable fees.

    Before treatment begins, you receive a plan with a breakdown of the applicable fees, so you can understand the proposed care and its cost.

  2. Help with dental insurance.

    Guilford Dental Arts participates with Delta Dental and can assist with claims for other dental insurance plans.

  3. Options for monthly payments.

    We work with Cherry Finance. Financing is subject to lender approval and terms.

Explore Insurance and Financing

Before you make an appointment

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Do I need to know which treatment I want?

No. You can start with what is bothering you, whether that is a broken tooth, missing teeth, or concern about your smile. A visit gives your doctor a chance to evaluate your needs and discuss appropriate options.

No. You can start with what is bothering you, whether that is a broken tooth, missing teeth, or concern about your smile. A visit gives your doctor a chance to evaluate your needs and discuss appropriate options.

Visit Guilford

Request your visit.

Tell us what has changed, what feels difficult, or what you would like to improve. Our team will contact you to arrange a visit with Dr. Patel.

New Patients Call Now203-453-4344

5 Durham Road, Suite C3
Guilford, CT 06437

Get directions

Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Existing patients: call 203-453-4344.