Convenient Access from Ginter Park
Northside households in Ginter Park are about 11 minutes from Murry & Kuhn Dentistry by interstate. Families who want a dentist near Ginter Park for the kids, the grandparents and everyone in between will find a full family practice on Patterson Avenue in Richmond's West End. Our office has welcomed Richmond-area patients since 1983, and our dentists see every age.
From the Ginter Park Branch Library at 1200 Westbrook Avenue, drive west on Westbrook to Hermitage Road (VA 161) and pick up I-95 South, which shares the road with I-64 West for a stretch. Stay on I-64 West when the two split, exit at Glenside Drive, then take Three Chopt Road to Patterson Avenue (VA 6) and our door at 7110 Patterson Ave C, Richmond, VA 23229. Expect about 6.3 miles and around 11 minutes, with no toll roads involved. Check the route ahead of time on our Google Maps page.
Because most of the drive is interstate, the mileage is a little longer than the minutes suggest. Westbrook Avenue passes right by the library, so it is an easy starting point from most streets in the neighborhood. Patients from neighboring Bellevue and Laburnum Park are welcome too. We also care for families from Scott's Addition and Lakeside, both a short drive from Ginter Park.
A Family Dental Home for Ginter Park
Ginter Park is one of the City of Richmond's first streetcar suburbs, planned by Lewis Ginter in the 1890s on a grid of tree-lined streets with generous yards. Most of its free-standing houses went up between 1911 and 1930, in Colonial Revival, Tudor, Dutch and Italian Renaissance Revival styles. Ginter donated land for what is now the Union Presbyterian Seminary campus, which still anchors the neighborhood. The historic district has been on the state and national registers since 1986.
The neighborhood was built for families, and it still feels that way. Frances W. McClenney Elementary School on Chamberlayne Avenue opened in 1914 as Ginter Park Elementary, and the Ginter Park Branch Library has served the area since 1964. Seminary students and staff add another group of neighbors who need routine care, and our office sees all of them Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Dental Needs Across Ginter Park Generations
For younger patients, prevention does most of the work. Sealants coat the chewing surfaces of back teeth, fluoride treatments strengthen enamel, and regular cleanings catch small problems early. Our dentists also share nutrition guidance for growing kids, since snacks and drinks play a big role in cavity risk. Parents can schedule several children in one visit, which saves a second trip down I-64.
Older residents, many in homes they have kept for decades, tend to need a different kind of care. Fillings placed long ago wear out, teeth crack, and an occasional tooth needs replacing. A same-day crown, designed from a digital scan and milled in our office, can restore a cracked tooth in one appointment with no temporary. For a missing tooth, CBCT 3D imaging guides precise implant planning.
Snoring is another concern that crosses generations. If a spouse notices loud snoring or breathing pauses at night, obstructive sleep apnea may be the cause. A custom oral appliance offers an alternative to CPAP for mild to moderate cases, after a sleep study and a review by sleep specialists. Our dentists can arrange a home sleep study, so there is no need to spend a night at a clinic.
Gum health deserves attention at every age, and it matters more as the years add up. Each adult exam includes an oral cancer screening and a careful gum check, and our digital x-rays use less radiation than film. Catching changes early keeps treatment simpler for everyone in the house.
Family Services for Patients Seeking a Dentist Near Ginter Park
Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, digital x-rays, sealants and fluoride cover toddlers through grandparents. Parents can book back-to-back visits for siblings. Sports mouthguards and nightguards are part of the service too.
Restorative Dentistry
Composite fillings, root canal therapy, extractions, bridges, and dentures and partials bring damaged teeth back into service. Older fillings in long-time residents are checked at every exam. Repairs are explained step by step.
Dental Implants
Single implants, implant-supported bridges and dentures, and full-arch implants replace missing teeth. 3D-printed surgical guides support fully guided placement. Most patients are back to their normal routine within a day or two.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
A custom oral appliance can treat mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea without a CPAP mask. A home sleep study or a local sleep clinic confirms the diagnosis first.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding, whitening, porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns refresh a smile at any age. Digital imaging previews the result. A cosmetic consult can be paired with a routine checkup.
Meet Your Patterson Avenue Dentists
Dr. Donald Murry III, Dr. Ryan Gaffner and Dr. Jessica Vellucci care for Ginter Park families at our office. Dr. Vellucci studied Nutrition and Exercise Science at Virginia Tech, earned her DDS at VCU and completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency. She practiced in the Richmond area for more than 10 years before joining us and puts patient education and prevention first.
Insurance, Wellness Plan & Financing
We work with a wide range of dental insurance providers, and our team processes claims to help you get the most from your benefits. You receive a cost breakdown before treatment, and flexible financing options help with costs that coverage leaves behind. Medicaid is not accepted at the Patterson Avenue office.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Murry & Kuhn Dentistry from Ginter Park, and how do I get there?
From the Ginter Park Branch Library, our office is about 6.3 miles, or around 11 minutes by car. You take Hermitage Road to I-95 South and I-64 West, exit at Glenside Drive, and finish on Three Chopt Road and Patterson Avenue. That keeps a dentist near Ginter Park within easy reach, and no tolls apply. Rush hour on I-64 adds time.
Do you see toddlers for their first dental visit?
Yes, our family practice welcomes toddlers coming to the dentist for the first time. Our dentists keep that first visit relaxed, check the teeth and gums, and share brushing and nutrition guidance with parents. Starting young helps children feel at ease with checkups as they grow.
Should my grade-schooler get sealants on the back molars?
For many children, yes. Sealants are a thin protective coating painted onto the grooves of the back teeth, where food and bacteria tend to collect. The coating goes on in a few minutes, with no drilling and no numbing. Combined with fluoride treatments and regular cleanings, sealants help lower the chance of cavities in permanent molars.
Will a cracked filling need a crown, or just a new filling?
A cracked filling can usually be replaced with a tooth-colored composite filling or, if the tooth is weakened, covered with a crown. Our dentists check the crack with an exam and digital x-rays first. When a crown is the better fix, it can often be designed, milled and placed in a single appointment at our office.
Can a root canal be done at your office?
Yes, root canal therapy is part of the restorative care our dentists provide at the Patterson Avenue office. The treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside the tooth and seals it to prevent further problems. Afterward, the tooth usually needs a crown for strength, which can often be completed with our in-office milling.
Schedule Your Visit from Ginter Park
To book with a dentist near Ginter Park, call 804-369-9043 Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can see all the communities we serve on our areas we serve page, and the Dentist Richmond, VA page has more about the practice.