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Best Teeth Whitening Dentists in Portsmouth, VA (2026)

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

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33 Portsmouth clinics list teeth whitening 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 whitening dentists in Portsmouth at a glance

Top 10 whitening 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 33 best whitening 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 whitening in Portsmouth

    #1 Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

    620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23708

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for teeth whitening 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 teeth whitening 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 teeth whitening 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 teeth whitening 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 teeth whitening 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 teeth whitening 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 teeth whitening 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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What is teeth whitening?

Teeth whitening uses peroxide-based gels to lighten stains on natural tooth enamel. It can be done in the clinic in one visit or at home with custom trays from your dentist. It does not change the colour of crowns, fillings or veneers.

Teeth whitening: specialist or general dentist?

General and cosmetic dentists provide professional whitening. A dental exam first helps rule out cavities or gum problems that could make whitening uncomfortable.

How much does teeth whitening cost in Portsmouth?

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

How much does teeth whitening cost in Portsmouth?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
In-office whitening$300–$1,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Custom take-home trays$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—

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

What to expect from teeth whitening

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

Teeth whitening: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit in-office; or 1–2 visits for custom take-home trays
Chair timeAbout 60–90 minutes in-office
RecoveryNone; temporary tooth sensitivity is common for a day or two
When to see a specialistRarely needed; ask your dentist about deep stains from medication or injury

How we ranked Portsmouth whitening dentists

We scored 33 Portsmouth clinics offering teeth whitening 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

Teeth whitening in Portsmouth: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth whitening dentist in Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth ranks #1 of 33 Portsmouth clinics offering teeth whitening 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 teeth whitening cost in Portsmouth, VA?

Teeth whitening in Portsmouth typically costs $200–$600 USD. By type: in-office whitening $300–$1,000; custom take-home trays $200–$600. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is teeth whitening covered by insurance or Medicaid in Virginia?

Teeth whitening is cosmetic and is not covered by most dental insurance plans or Medicaid. Some clinics offer in-house membership plans with discounts.

Does teeth whitening hurt?

Teeth whitening is not usually painful, but temporary sensitivity is common during treatment and for a day or two after. Some people feel brief sharp twinges. Your dentist can lower the gel strength or recommend a desensitising toothpaste.

Which Portsmouth teeth whitening dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 33 Portsmouth clinics offering teeth whitening 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 teeth whitening in Portsmouth?

33 Portsmouth clinics list teeth whitening 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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