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Best Emergency Dentists in Portsmouth, VA (2026)

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

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35 Portsmouth clinics list emergency dental care 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 emergency care dentists in Portsmouth at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Portsmouth at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Naval Medical Center Portsmouth82Yes
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 emergency care 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 emergency care in Portsmouth

    #1 Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

    620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23708

    82/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care 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 emergency dental care 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 emergency dental care 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 emergency dental care 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 emergency dental care 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 emergency dental care 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 emergency dental care 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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Emergency and weekend dentists in Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth emergency care dentists

We scored 35 Portsmouth clinics offering emergency dental care 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

Emergency dental care in Portsmouth: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth ranks #1 of 35 Portsmouth clinics offering emergency dental care 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 does emergency dental care cost in Portsmouth, VA?

Emergency dental care in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

1 of 35 Portsmouth clinics offering emergency dental care lists same-day or emergency appointments, led by Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 35 Portsmouth clinics offering emergency dental care 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 emergency dental care in Portsmouth?

35 Portsmouth clinics list emergency dental care 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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