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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Petersburg, VA (2026)

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Poplar Springs Hospital, ranked #1 of 27 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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27 Petersburg clinics list teeth cleanings 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 cleaning dentists in Petersburg at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Petersburg at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Poplar Springs Hospital77Yes
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 27 best cleaning 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.

  20. #20 Griffin Charles F DDS

    3277 S Crater Rd # C, Petersburg, VA 23805

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for teeth cleanings 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 teeth cleanings 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 teeth cleanings 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 teeth cleanings 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 teeth cleanings 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 27 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Virginia Perio33
27Ragsdale & Slagle Ltd33

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What is a teeth cleaning?

A professional teeth cleaning removes plaque and hardened tartar that brushing and flossing miss. A routine cleaning works above the gumline. A deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, treats gum disease below the gumline.

Teeth cleaning: specialist or general dentist?

Dental hygienists and general dentists do routine cleanings. A periodontist (gum specialist) may be recommended when gum disease is advanced or keeps coming back after deep cleanings.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Petersburg?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Petersburg?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Routine adult cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Cleaning with exam and x-rays$170–$330DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant$170–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full teeth cleaning cost guide for Petersburg

What to expect from a teeth cleaning

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

A teeth cleaning: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a routine cleaning; deep cleanings are often split over 2 visits
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes routine; 1–2 hours for a deep cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine cleaning; gums can feel tender for a few days after a deep cleaning
When to see a specialistWhen gum pockets are deep, bone loss shows on x-rays, or gum disease persists after treatment

How we ranked Petersburg cleaning dentists

We scored 27 Petersburg clinics offering teeth cleanings 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

Teeth cleanings in Petersburg: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Petersburg?

Poplar Springs Hospital ranks #1 of 27 Petersburg clinics offering teeth cleanings 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 a teeth cleaning cost in Petersburg, VA?

A teeth cleaning in Petersburg typically costs $75–$200 USD. By type: routine adult cleaning $75–$200; cleaning with exam and x-rays $170–$330; deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant $170–$390. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is a teeth cleaning covered by insurance or Medicaid in Virginia?

Most dental insurance plans cover routine cleanings, usually twice a year. Deep cleanings are often covered at a lower rate as basic care. Medicaid covers cleanings for children; adult coverage varies by state.

Does a teeth cleaning hurt?

A routine cleaning is usually not painful. Most patients feel pressure and scraping, and sensitive spots can twinge. A deep cleaning is typically done with local anesthetic, so the treated area is numb. Gums may feel tender for a few days afterward.

Which Petersburg teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 27 Petersburg clinics offering teeth cleanings 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 teeth cleanings in Petersburg?

27 Petersburg clinics list teeth cleanings 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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