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Best Root Canal Dentists in Portsmouth, VA (2026)

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    Best overall for root canals: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, ranked #1 of 33 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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33 Portsmouth clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 3 open Saturdays. None list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Portsmouth at a glance

Top 10 root canal 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 33 best root canal 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 root canal in Portsmouth

    #1 Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

    620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23708

    82/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for root canals 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 root canals 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 root canals 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

  22. #22 Hampton Roads Community Health Center

    664 Lincoln St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for root canals 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 root canals 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 root canals 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 33 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, 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

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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 a root canal?

A root canal removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, then cleans, disinfects and seals the canals. It is done to save a natural tooth that would otherwise need to come out. Most back teeth need a crown afterward.

Root canal: specialist or general dentist?

Many general dentists perform root canals, especially on front teeth and premolars. Endodontists are root canal specialists with 2–3 extra years of training. They are often recommended for molars with curved or hidden canals, retreatments, and teeth with unusual anatomy.

None of Portsmouth's 33 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in Portsmouth

How much does a root canal cost in Portsmouth?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Portsmouth?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Front tooth (anterior)$700–$1,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Premolar (bicuspid)$800–$1,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Molar$1,000–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Retreatment of a previous root canal$1,100–$1,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—

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

What to expect from a root canal

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

A root canal: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1–2 visits, plus a later visit for a crown on most back teeth
Chair timeAbout 60–90 minutes per visit
RecoveryMost patients return to normal activity the next day; tenderness for a few days is common
When to see a specialistMolars, retreatment of an earlier root canal, calcified or curved canals, or when your dentist refers you

How we ranked Portsmouth root canal dentists

We scored 33 Portsmouth clinics offering root canals 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

Root canals in Portsmouth: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth ranks #1 of 33 Portsmouth clinics offering root canals 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, plus a bonus for an endodontist on staff.

How much does a root canal cost in Portsmouth, VA?

A root canal in Portsmouth typically costs $700–$1,400 USD. By type: front tooth (anterior) $700–$1,050; premolar (bicuspid) $800–$1,200; molar $1,000–$1,400. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Portsmouth do root canals?

Yes. None of the 33 Portsmouth clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. Typical reasons to see an endodontist: molars, retreatment of an earlier root canal, calcified or curved canals, or when your dentist refers you.

Which Portsmouth clinics offer same-day root canals?

1 of 33 Portsmouth clinics offering root canals 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 a root canal covered by insurance or Medicaid in Virginia?

Many dental insurance plans cover root canals as basic or major care, often at 50–80% after the deductible, up to the annual maximum. The crown is usually billed separately. Medicaid coverage for adults varies by state.

Does a root canal hurt?

Most patients say a root canal feels similar to getting a filling, because the tooth is numbed with local anesthetic. The infection beforehand is often more painful than the procedure. Mild soreness for a few days afterward is common and usually eases with over-the-counter pain relief.

Which Portsmouth root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 33 Portsmouth clinics offering root canals 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 root canals in Portsmouth?

33 Portsmouth clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. 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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