Shanahan Richard J DDS

Naugatuck’s downtown core still holds a few quiet storefronts that have served the same trade for decades. Shanahan Richard J DDS is one of them—a dentist’s office tucked into the second floor above the old bank building at 181 Meadow Street. The practice keeps regular hours in a neighborhood where the sidewalks roll up early, and the brick facades tell stories of small-town Connecticut without trying too hard.

General dentistry is the main offering here, covering everything from routine cleanings to fillings, crowns, and extractions. Patients also come in for root canals, periodontal care, and basic oral surgery when needed. The office handles pediatric visits as well, so families can keep their dental work under one roof. No frills, just the essentials that most people actually schedule.

To confirm availability or ask about specific procedures, the number is (203) 729-5111. Directions and the most up-to-date hours are on the map listing—useful if you’re navigating the one-way streets around the green. It’s the kind of place you call when the filling finally gives out, or the kid chips a tooth on the playground, and you need someone who answers the phone.