Dr. Mauricio Herrera

Dentist offices along Monument Avenue tend to blend into the neighborhood’s quiet rhythm, but Dr. Mauricio Herrera keeps a low-profile presence at 5224 Monument Ave. The stretch of Richmond between Libbie and Patterson isn’t short on dental practices, yet this one stays under the radar—no flashy signage, just a standard storefront in a block where the sidewalks still feel residential. Online, it carries a perfect score, though the sample size is small: 5.0 stars from 2 reviews on Google, the kind of rating that either means a loyal following or a very new listing.

General dentistry here covers the expected—check-ups, cleanings, maybe the occasional filling—but the address alone tells you it’s aimed at locals who prefer convenience over spectacle. This isn’t the kind of place that advertises whitening specials or Invisalign promotions; it’s more about the routine upkeep that keeps people from needing emergencies. The building itself sits back slightly from the street, one of those mid-century structures that Richmond’s older neighborhoods still cling to, where the parking lot out front is just large enough to avoid circling the block.

Booking an appointment means calling (804) 359-4474, a number that, like the office, doesn’t show up on billboards or bus benches. If you’re mapping it out for the first time, the directions will drop you two doors down from a dry cleaner that’s been there since the ’80s. Some places just exist without fanfare—and that’s fine.