Dentist West Hartford, CT • Avon, CT
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Blue Back Dental: Trusted Care, Exceptional Dentistry.
With two convenient locations in West Hartford and Avon, Connecticut, Blue Back Dental has been a trusted dental home for over 20 years. Founded by Drs. Ted Wu, Liz Holzhauer, and Tim Holzhauer, we are committed to delivering exceptional care by combining advanced technology with a highly skilled team. We proudly serve patients of all ages and look forward to welcoming you to our state-of-the-art office
Comprehensive care you’ll love
You value convenience, and we believe dental care shouldn’t be an exception. We provide comprehensive care so you and your loved ones can enjoy dental care in one location.
Refresh, rejuvenate, and rebuild your smile with the following services at our office.
- General dentistry: Stay ahead of tooth decay, gum disease, bad breath, and other issues with our routine check-ups and cleanings. In addition, our team helps maintain your healthy smile with root canals, gum disease treatment, dental extractions, and emergency dentistry services.
- Cosmetic dentistry: When you see the dramatic transformations we achieve with cosmetic dentistry, you’ll have plenty of reasons to smile. Our team provides teeth whitening, dental veneers, and personalized smile makeovers to design smiles that make heads turn. Moreover, our services include Invisalign orthodontics for patients who wish for a straighter smile without the hassle of traditional braces.
- Restorative dentistry: Do you have damaged, decayed, or missing teeth? Eat, speak, and smile confidently with dental crowns, fillings, bridges, and other restorative services.
- Implant dentistry: Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing a single or multiple missing teeth. We offer numerous dental implant options, including single-unit and full-arch dental implants. Enjoy top-quality dental care from our skilled periodontists.
- TMJ pain and sleep apnea treatment: Enjoy a painless lifestyle with therapeutic Botox for TMJ pain. Also, you can achieve improved quality of life with our proven sleep apnea treatments.
Truly affordable dental care
We love all our patients, so we wouldn’t want cost to prevent you from enjoying your best smile. We have made dental care affordable to accommodate almost every budget.
We accept dental insurance from several providers and always help you with paperwork to maximize your benefits. However, we know not everyone has insurance. Our in-house dental membership plan allows you to access dental care worth hundreds of dollars with an affordable annual fee. Unlike dental insurance, our in-house membership plan has no deductibles, yearly maximums, exclusions, or waiting periods. Plus, there’s no tedious paperwork to worry about!
Our office also offers third-party financing with CareCredit. Dental financing allows you to manage dental care without upfront costs—just low-interest monthly payments. Applying for CareCredit is simple, and approval is instant.
More reasons to enjoy dental services from our practice
We’ve already said we offer comprehensive, affordable care, but there’s more to our practice. Here are more reasons you’ll love it here:
- Comfort: We are patients ourselves and understand seeing the dentist isn’t anyone’s favorite thing. We are intentional about your comfort. Our gentle dental team fosters open communication and builds trust, ensuring every visit is a positive experience. Nitrous oxide sedation is also available for next-level comfort.
- Convenience: First, we have two fully equipped locations to ensure dental care is always within reach. We also make dental care easy with flexible scheduling. We’re open Monday to Saturday from 8 AM, making it easy to prioritize your smile without disrupting your schedule.
- Modern comfort and advanced technology: Enjoy a spa-like environment with our heated massage chairs, overhead TVs, etc. Besides comfortable amenities, your dental care features modern radiographs, a 3D cone beam scanner, intraoral cameras, and digital scanners.
Schedule an appointment now!
With two convenient locations in West Hartford and Avon, you are never far from us. Call Avon (860) 406-5900 or West Hartford (860) 530-4900 to schedule your visit today. We are accepting new patients and can’t wait to welcome you and your family!
Experienced & Authentic Dentistry
Doing More Because You Deserve More
Drs. Ted Wu, Liz Holzhauer, and Tim Holzhauer have been the sole owners of Blue Back Dental for over a decade. They have over 45 years of combined experience, hundreds of hours of continuing education, and a dedication to excellent dentistry and patient experience. Drs. Wu, Holzhauer, and Holzhauer have extensive expertise in Invisalign treatment, cosmetic dentistry, and smile makeovers. Meeting the cosmetic and general dental needs of a growing patient population has allowed for expansion to two locations utilizing additional general dentists, specialists, and cutting-edge technology.
Expertise That Comes to You
Dr. Wu, Dr. Liz Holzhauer, and Dr. Tim Holzhauer have brought on additional dentists and specialists to expand our available treatment options and provide more efficient care. As a result, Blue Back Dental is equipped to handle your general dental and cosmetic needs as well as periodontics and endodontics in house while maintaining the personal touch we’re known for.

Advanced Dental Checkups & Cleanings
You See What We See
From the very first appointment, our dedicated dental team goes the extra mile to ensure patients feel like full partners in their oral healthcare journey. Using the latest proven technology, we capture detailed images of the mouth, teeth, gums, and jaws, allowing our dentists to clearly explain treatment recommendations with transparency and confidence
Specialized Dental Services
We Turn Dentistry into an Art
We believe that there are no small details when it comes to your dental care, so you can trust that we’re more than capable of giving you the healthy, attractive, and confident look you desire. From tailored cosmetic services designed to remove flaws to same-day emergency dental treatment when you’re in pain, we’ll elevate your dental care to a level of artistry that you’ll benefit from for years to come.

I Have
Dental Insurance
Blue Back Dental is an in-network provider with Delta, and Cigna. We can also help you take advantage of your benefits from other PPO plans! Our team members have plenty of experience with filing claims, maximizing coverage, and minimizing out-of-pocket costs.
I Don’t Have
Dental Insurance
For patients without dental benefits, we have a great alternative. The Blue Back Dental Membership Plan offers virtually all of the same valuable advantages and discounts as traditional insurance – only without waiting periods, yearly maximums, or annoying red tape!


One Team, Two Convenient Locations
Blue Back Dental has two dental offices, which helps make us accessible to a wider range of patients. Our West Hartford location is in Blue Back Square, and our Avon location is just off of Route 44, not far from Avon Marketplace shops. Only 20 minutes apart, all of our providers work out of both locations for your convenience and benefit.
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