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Best Emergency Dentists in Petersburg, VA (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Poplar Springs Hospital, ranked #1 of 28 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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28 Petersburg clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 2 open Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Petersburg at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Petersburg at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Poplar Springs Hospital82Yes
2Peoples Family Dentist73—
3Boyd Jr Herbert R DDS67—
4Dr. Eugene A. Richardson III, DDS67—
5Dr. Julius Morrison67—
6Dr. Milan Bhagat67—
7Dr. Robert O'neill67—
8Dr. Sheilandice Brown67—
9Jerry A. Miles, DDS67—
10Mhd Amer Allaymouni67—

The 28 best emergency care dentists in Petersburg, 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 emergency care in Petersburg

    #1 Poplar Springs Hospital

    350 Poplar Dr, Petersburg, VA 23805

    82/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Petersburg: 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 Poplar Springs HospitalFull profile(866) 546-2229

  16. #16 Virginia Community University Medical Center Rdo

    629 S Adams St, Petersburg, VA 23803

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for emergency dental care in Petersburg on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Virginia Community University Medical Center RdoFull profile(804) 765-5850

  18. #18 Central Virginia Health Services

    25 S Union St, Petersburg, VA 23803

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for emergency dental care in Petersburg: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Central Virginia Health ServicesFull profile(804) 957-9601

  19. #19 Petersburg Health Care Alliance

    541 S Sycamore St, Petersburg, VA 23803

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for emergency dental care in Petersburg: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Petersburg Health Care AllianceFull profile(804) 957-9601

  20. #20 Griffin Charles F DDS

    3277 S Crater Rd # C, Petersburg, VA 23805

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for emergency dental care in Petersburg: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Griffin Charles F DDSFull profile(804) 733-8446

  21. #21 Blue Comfort Dental

    3277 S Crater Rd suite c, Petersburg, VA 23805

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in Petersburg 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 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Blue Comfort DentalFull profile(804) 733-8446

  22. #22 Appomattox River Oral And Facial Surgery

    595 Old Wagner Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Petersburg 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–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Appomattox River Oral And Facial SurgeryFull profile(804) 732-6532

  23. #23 Dinwiddie Dental

    6204 Duncan Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Petersburg 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 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dinwiddie DentalFull profile(804) 861-6464

  24. #24 Petersburg Complete Dental Care

    23 Goodrich Ave, Petersburg, VA 23805

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Petersburg 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 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–12 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Petersburg Complete Dental CareFull profile(804) 861-5237

All 28 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Virginia Perio33
27Ragsdale & Slagle Ltd33
28United Smiles Family Dentistry & Orthodontics17

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Petersburg

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

What is emergency dental care?

Emergency dental care treats urgent problems such as severe toothache, a knocked-out or broken tooth, swelling, or bleeding that will not stop. The first goal is to relieve pain and control infection; full treatment may follow at a later visit.

Emergency dental care: specialist or general dentist?

Most dental emergencies are handled by general dentists who keep same-day or after-hours slots. You may be referred to an endodontist or oral surgeon afterward. Facial swelling with fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury needs a hospital emergency department.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Petersburg?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Petersburg?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$120–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
After-hours or weekend visit$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Emergency extraction$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full emergency dental care cost guide for Petersburg

What to expect from emergency dental care

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

Emergency dental care: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 urgent visit; often a follow-up for definitive treatment
Chair timeAbout 30–90 minutes depending on the problem
RecoveryDepends on the treatment given; pain often eases within a day or two
When to see a specialistWhen the tooth needs a complex root canal or surgical extraction, or after facial trauma

How we ranked Petersburg emergency care dentists

We scored 28 Petersburg clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Petersburg 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

Emergency dental care in Petersburg: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Petersburg?

Poplar Springs Hospital ranks #1 of 28 Petersburg clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Peoples Family Dentist ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Petersburg, VA?

Emergency dental care in Petersburg typically costs $100–$500 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $120–$300; after-hours or weekend visit $180–$480; emergency extraction $180–$480. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Which Petersburg clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

1 of 28 Petersburg clinics offering emergency dental care lists same-day or emergency appointments, led by Poplar Springs Hospital. Same-day treatment depends on the diagnosis and the schedule, so call ahead to confirm before you go.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in Virginia?

Many dental insurance plans cover emergency exams and palliative treatment, though the follow-up work is covered at its own rate. Medicaid often covers emergency dental care for adults even in states with limited adult benefits. Check your plan.

Does emergency dental treatment hurt?

The problem that brings you in usually hurts more than the treatment. Dentists typically numb the area with local anesthetic before any procedure. Some soreness afterward is common and is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief, but follow your dentist's advice.

Which Petersburg emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 28 Petersburg clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Poplar Springs Hospital and Griffin Charles F DDS. 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 emergency dental care in Petersburg?

28 Petersburg clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Petersburg

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 28 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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