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Best Dental Crown Dentists in Portsmouth, VA (2026)

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    Best overall for dental crowns: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, ranked #1 of 35 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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35 Portsmouth clinics list dental crowns and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 3 open Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 crowns dentists in Portsmouth at a glance

Top 10 crowns dentists in Portsmouth at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Naval Medical Center Portsmouth77Yes
2Ahmad Ameera Y DDS67—
3Brafford Walter D DDS67—
4Cahoon Roger H DDS67—
5Children's Dental World67—
6Culbreath Jeffrey DDS67—
7David O'donnell67—
8Dr. Michael J. Ashe, DDS67—
9Frederick T Birsch Ltd67—
10Landis John DDS67—

The 35 best crowns dentists in Portsmouth, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. Ranked #1 for crowns in Portsmouth

    #1 Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

    620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23708

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for dental crowns in Portsmouth: emergency visits and evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Naval Medical Center PortsmouthFull profile(757) 953-5000

  19. #19 Drs. Althouse, Carroll & Alperin Dentistry

    3410 County St, Portsmouth, VA 23707

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for dental crowns in Portsmouth: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Drs. Althouse, Carroll & Alperin DentistryFull profile(757) 393-2568

  20. #20 Harry L. Jenkins

    3349 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for dental crowns in Portsmouth: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–12:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Harry L. JenkinsFull profile(757) 393-4361

  21. #21 Frank Lesinski, DDS

    4409 George Washington Hwy, Portsmouth, VA 23702

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for dental crowns in Portsmouth on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Frank Lesinski, DDSFull profile(757) 485-2222

  22. #22 Hampton Roads Community Health Center

    664 Lincoln St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for dental crowns in Portsmouth on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hampton Roads Community Health CenterFull profile(757) 393-6363

  23. #23 Drs. Carroll, Alperin & Casteen Family Dentistry

    3410 County St, Portsmouth, VA 23707, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for dental crowns in Portsmouth on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Drs. Carroll, Alperin & Casteen Family DentistryFull profile(757) 393-2568

  25. #25 Lovell Family Dentistry, Pc

    5717 Churchland Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23703, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for dental crowns in Portsmouth on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lovell Family Dentistry, PcFull profile(757) 484-1675

All 35 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Friendly Faces Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics37
27Holley Family Dentistry37
28Morrison Dental Group - Portsmouth33
29Dr. Morgan T. Weis, DDS33
30NNSY Dental33
31Dominion Dentistry33
32Brabson Anita DDS33
33Dr. Steven L. Lang, DDS33
34Holton Dental28
35Dr. Robin' Y. Langston, DDS14

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What are dental crowns?

A dental crown is a cap that covers a damaged, weakened or root-canal-treated tooth to restore its shape and strength. Crowns are made from porcelain, ceramic, metal, or porcelain fused to metal. Some clinics make same-day crowns with in-office milling.

Dental crowns: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists place most crowns. A prosthodontist, a specialist in restoring teeth, may be recommended for complex cases involving many teeth, implants, or major bite changes.

How much do dental crowns cost in Portsmouth?

Typical ranges in USD for Portsmouth, VA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do dental crowns cost in Portsmouth?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Porcelain or ceramic crown$920–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Porcelain fused to metal crown$870–$1,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Gold or metal crown$870–$2,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Same-day crown$1,000–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full dental crowns cost guide for Portsmouth

What to expect from dental crowns

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Dental crowns: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsUsually 2 visits about 2 weeks apart; 1 visit for same-day crowns
Chair timeAbout 60–90 minutes for the preparation visit
RecoverySome sensitivity for a few days is common
When to see a specialistFull-mouth restoration, crowns on several implants, or complex bite problems

How we ranked Portsmouth crowns dentists

We scored 35 Portsmouth clinics offering dental crowns on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Portsmouth data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Dental crowns in Portsmouth: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental crowns dentist in Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth ranks #1 of 35 Portsmouth clinics offering dental crowns by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Ahmad Ameera Y DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much do dental crowns cost in Portsmouth, VA?

Dental crowns in Portsmouth typically costs $800–$1,800 USD. By type: porcelain or ceramic crown $920–$1,800; porcelain fused to metal crown $870–$1,650; gold or metal crown $870–$2,100. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Are dental crowns covered by insurance or Medicaid in Virginia?

Many dental insurance plans cover crowns as major care, often at about 50% after the deductible, up to the annual maximum. Waiting periods may apply. Medicaid adult coverage for crowns varies by state.

Does getting a crown hurt?

Crown preparation is done with local anesthetic, so most patients feel pressure and vibration rather than pain. The tooth and gum can be sensitive for a few days afterward. Sensitivity that lasts more than a couple of weeks should be checked by your dentist.

Which Portsmouth dental crowns dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 35 Portsmouth clinics offering dental crowns list Saturday hours, including Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Drs. Althouse, Carroll & Alperin Dentistry and Harry L. Jenkins. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer dental crowns in Portsmouth?

35 Portsmouth clinics list dental crowns in our data. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Portsmouth

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 53 clinics.

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