Convenient Access from Montrose
From eastern Henrico County, Murry & Kuhn Dentistry is about a 22-minute drive across Richmond on I-64. We will not pretend that is around the corner, so our team plans care for patients from Montrose to need as few trips as possible. Anyone weighing a dentist near Montrose can expect one-visit crowns, guided implants and family checkups grouped together in a single afternoon.
Starting at Montrose Elementary School on Williamsburg Rd, take Brittles Ln and Masonic Ln north to Nine Mile Rd (VA 33), then join I-64 West. The interstate carries you across the city, sharing lanes with I-95 through downtown, and you exit at Glenside Dr. From there, Three Chopt Rd leads to Patterson Ave (VA 6). Plan on about 14 miles and about 22 minutes, with no tolls along the way.
The office is at 7110 Patterson Ave C, Richmond, VA 23229, and our Google Maps location gives step-by-step directions. A Williamsburg Rd route through downtown exists too, but it uses the tolled Downtown Expressway and runs slower, about 25 minutes. Families in Church Hill and Highland Springs can find their own directions on those pages.
Fewer Trips, Thorough Care for Montrose Households
Montrose is an established residential community just east of the Richmond city line, with Sandston as its other neighbor. Neighborhoods such as Eastover Gardens surround Montrose Elementary, and Williamsburg Rd (US 60) and Nine Mile Rd are the main ways in and out. It is a quieter, settled part of the county rather than a place with a long list of landmarks.
With a drive of about 22 minutes, every visit should accomplish as much as it can. Our dentists group a cleaning with any small fillings when it makes sense, and they can often finish a crown in the same appointment it is started. Children can be scheduled right after a parent so the family makes one round trip instead of two.
The office keeps a Monday through Thursday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed on Fridays. Since the elementary school day ends in the early afternoon, the later part of our day works well for kids' checkups.
Planning Ahead for Dental Health in Montrose
Prevention saves the most driving. Two cleanings a year, fluoride for children and sealants on new molars head off many of the problems that would otherwise mean extra visits. Digital x-rays at routine exams show decay between teeth before it becomes painful.
When a tooth does break, our same-day crowns save Montrose patients a second trip. A Planmeca scan captures the tooth, the E4D system mills a ceramic crown in the office, and the crown is placed before you leave. There is no temporary crown to fall off on the drive home.
Heavy snoring deserves a mention at your next checkup as well. It can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, and for mild to moderate cases a custom oral appliance offers an alternative to CPAP. A sleep study at home or at a local sleep clinic comes first, and sleep specialists read the results before our dentists make the appliance.
Missing teeth are worth addressing too, because gaps let neighboring teeth drift. Implants planned with CBCT 3D imaging and placed with 3D-printed guides offer a fixed replacement. For someone without insurance, our Wellness Plan lowers the fees on implants, crowns and fillings.
Dentures and partials remain good choices for some patients, and they can be paired with implants for extra stability. Whatever the plan, our dentists lay out the number of visits involved before you start, so you know how many drives across the city to expect. That kind of clarity matters when the office is about 22 minutes away.
Services a Dentist Near Montrose Families Can Count On
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, root canal therapy, crowns, bridges, extractions, dentures and partials. Restorative visits are planned so related work on neighboring teeth can be finished together. Tooth-colored composite fillings match the shade of the surrounding enamel.
Dental Implants
Fully guided placement using CBCT scans and 3D-printed surgical guides. Options range from a single tooth to implant bridges, implant-supported dentures and full arches.
Family Dentistry
Care for every age, from toddlers meeting a dentist for the first time to grandparents keeping their own teeth. Cleanings, oral cancer screenings, sealants, fluoride and nightguards are all part of it. Parents also get practical advice on brushing, snacks and drinks for their kids.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
A custom oral appliance can serve as an alternative to CPAP for adults with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, once a sleep study confirms the diagnosis.
Meet Your Patterson Avenue Dentists
Patients from Montrose see Dr. Donald Murry III, Dr. Ryan Gaffner and Dr. Jessica Vellucci, supported by a practice that has grown since 1983 to more than 40 team members. Dr. Gaffner first worked in healthcare as an EMT with a local fire department, then studied at Virginia Tech and earned his DDS at VCU.
Insurance, Wellness Plan & Financing
For households without dental insurance, our in-house Wellness Plan works like a membership with a once-a-year fee. It covers two preventive visits a year and lowers fees on other care, with no annual cap on using those discounts. Insured patients get help with claims and a cost breakdown before treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Murry & Kuhn Dentistry from Montrose, and how do I get there?
The office is about 14 miles from Montrose, roughly 22 minutes by car on toll-free roads. Take Nine Mile Rd to I-64 West, ride it across the city to Glenside Dr, then follow Three Chopt Rd to Patterson Ave. For anyone who wants a dentist near Montrose, that I-64 route is the most direct way to reach us.
What counts as a dental emergency?
A severe toothache, swelling in the face or gums, a broken or knocked-out tooth and a lost crown all count as dental emergencies. New patients can book our $59 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which includes a focused exam, any needed x-rays and treatment recommendations. We strive to fit urgent problems into our Monday to Thursday schedule.
Can implants replace several missing teeth, not just one?
Yes, implants can replace one tooth, a few teeth or a full arch. A few implants can anchor a bridge across a gap, and implant-supported dentures attach to implants for a more secure fit than a standard denture. Our dentists use a CBCT scan to see where there is enough bone and plan each implant from it.
Can I have a cleaning and a filling done in one appointment?
Often yes, when the filling is small and the schedule allows enough time. Let the front desk know about any known cavity when you book, and we will try to reserve a longer slot. Combining treatment this way is especially helpful for Montrose patients, because it saves a second 22-minute drive across the city.
Is there a yearly limit on Wellness Plan discounts?
No, the Wellness Plan has no annual cap on how often you can use its discounted benefits. Members pay a once-a-year fee, receive two preventive visits with cleanings, exams and x-rays, and get reduced fees on services such as fillings, crowns and dental implants. The plan exists for patients who carry no dental insurance.
Schedule Your Visit from Montrose
Choosing a dentist near Montrose starts with a call to 804-369-9043, or you can book online instead. See the full list of communities on our areas we serve page, and learn about the office itself on the Dentist Richmond, VA page.