Dentist Near Chesterfield County, VA
For southern Chesterfield County — Ettrick, Matoaca and the Petersburg side of the county line — Southside Dental Cares is the practice just over the river at 2731 South Crater Road. Many Ettrick addresses already carry a Petersburg postcode, and the drive matches: minutes rather than a run up to Chesterfield Courthouse. Call (804) 732-8557.
Chesterfield is a big county, and this page is honest about which part of it we make sense for. If you live in Midlothian or the northern suburbs, a practice closer to home will serve you better. If you are in Ettrick, Matoaca or anywhere along the southern edge, we are probably the nearest option.
The route from Ettrick and Matoaca
From Ettrick, cross into Petersburg and pick up Crater Road heading south — we are at 2731, on the eastern side, with parking at the door. From Matoaca, River Road and Route 36 bring you into Petersburg the same way. Neither trip needs I-95, though the interstate is an option from the Chester side.
Virginia State University students and staff
VSU sits in Ettrick, a few minutes from us, and student dental care tends to arrive in two forms: something that has been ignored for a term and now hurts, or a check-up squeezed in before going home for the summer.
Both are easy to work with. Same-day urgent appointments are kept open where we can, and if you are only in the area during term time, tell us — treatment can be sequenced so nothing is left half-finished over a long break. Wisdom teeth, which tend to make themselves known in exactly these years, are handled here rather than referred: see wisdom tooth extraction.
What families in the south of the county use us for
- Routine check-ups and cleanings for the whole household in one trip
- Children’s dentistry, scheduled around the school day
- Emergency appointments when something breaks at the wrong moment
- Braces and clear aligners for teenagers and adults
- Gum treatment, crowns and bridges and implants
Practical details
Open Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday 8am to 1pm, closed at weekends. Parking is free and directly outside — no garage, no meters. New patients should bring an insurance card and a list of any medications; we will verify your benefits and give you written costs before treatment starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you serve the Ettrick and Matoaca area?
A: Yes — southern Chesterfield is one of the areas closest to us. Cross into Petersburg and take Crater Road south to 2731. Many Ettrick addresses use a Petersburg postcode already, and the drive is usually shorter than heading north into the county.
Q: I am a VSU student. Can I be seen quickly?
A: We hold room for urgent appointments and will fit you in the same day where possible. If you are only in the area during term, say so when you book so treatment can be planned to finish before you leave rather than pausing over a break.
Q: Are you a good option if I live in Midlothian or northern Chesterfield?
A: Honestly, probably not for routine care — there will be closer practices. It can still be worth the trip for treatment that is harder to find nearby, such as implants placed and restored in one practice, or if you want a second opinion on a plan you have been quoted.
Q: Do you take walk-ins?
A: Calling first is always better, because it lets us have the right time and the right surgery ready for you. For genuine emergencies, ring as early in the day as you can on (804) 732-8557 and we will do our best to see you that day.
Book from southern Chesterfield
Call (804) 732-8557 or request an appointment. New patients are welcome, and so are second opinions.