Serving Amherst, Amherst County
Your dentist for Amherst, VA
about 25 minutes from Amherst, at 1934 Thomson Drive in Lynchburg, with free parking and comprehensive care under one roof.
Amherst patients reach Lynchburg Dentist in about 25 minutes, a straight run south on US-29 across the James River to 1934 Thomson Drive. It's the closest place many Amherst County families find everything they need, family cleanings, Invisalign, restorative work, in a single practice.
What brings Amherst patients to Thomson Drive
Amherst County is largely rural, and residents are used to crossing the river into Lynchburg for shopping, work, and healthcare. Their dentist can be part of that same trip. We see whole families from Amherst, and students from Sweet Briar College, who want thorough, unhurried care without a long haul.
Family Dentistry
Cleanings and exams for every age, in one place.
Invisalign
Clear aligners for Amherst teens and adults.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges, and dentures without extra trips.
Getting here from Amherst
From the town of Amherst, US-29 heads south and carries you over the James River and into Lynchburg, reaching our Fort Avenue area in roughly 25 minutes. It's the same corridor you already use for errands in the city, so it folds neatly into a day you were making anyway.
Local to Amherst County
Amherst sits north of the James in Amherst County, and Lynchburg is the natural hub across the river. We give the county a dependable dental home there, one that treats the whole family and coordinates care so a single visit does more.
Landmarks nearby: Sweet Briar College and the historic town of Amherst. See all the areas we serve, or our Thomson Drive office.
Reviewed by Dr. Jihoon Kim, DDS, July 2026
Common questions
Frequently asked
- How long is the drive from Amherst to Lynchburg Dentist?
- About 25 minutes. Take US-29 south across the James River into Lynchburg and you'll reach us at 1934 Thomson Drive, with free parking on-site.
- Do you see students from Sweet Briar College?
- Yes. We welcome students and can coordinate with a hometown dentist over breaks, verify out-of-state benefits, and offer the Virginia Dental Club for anyone without insurance.
- Can the whole family be seen at one practice?
- Yes. We treat children, teens, and adults, so an Amherst family can keep everyone's care in one place instead of splitting visits between offices.
We'd love to be your Amherst dentist
Book online any hour or call 540-315-3725. Free parking, and most insurance welcome.