Top 10 Emergency Dentists in Nashville Tennessee

Compare Nashville-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed August 2, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 202610 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

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Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Devine Dentistry is the strongest overall starting point in Nashville if you want a dependable option for general dentistry.
  • Iroquois Dentistry has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

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10 clinics scored on this page

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Emergency Dentists Costs in Nashville, Tennessee (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Emergency exam & diagnosis$100 – $300
Emergency tooth extraction$200 – $600
Temporary filling$100 – $250
Abscess drainage$150 – $500
Re-cementation of crown$100 – $300
Emergency root canal$800 – $1,500
After-hours surcharge$50 – $200

Price ranges reflect typical Nashville, Tennessee pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Aug 2, 2026

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1

Devine Dentistry

5.0(566)·8.0 km from Nashville Downtown
88Smyleee

105, 4219, Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

Documented for general dentistry in Nashville, with emergency dentistry on the service list and 6 procedures on file.

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Hillsboro Pike at 4219, Suite 105, Nashville TN 37215, is in the heart of the Green Hills-Hillsboro Pike commercial corridor — Hillsboro Pike (Highway 431) is the main north-south arterial of the Green Hills neighborhood, lined with the Green Hills Mall, restaurants, professional services, and the commercial infrastructure that serves one of Nashville's most affluent residential communities. The 4219 Hillsboro Pike address is in the active mid-section of this commercial strip, with Suite 105 as a commercial unit at this Green Hills address.

Devine Dentistry at this Hillsboro Pike Green Hills address plays on the double meaning of its name — "Devine" as a surname (the name of the dentist or practice founder) and the homophone of "divine," the word for something of transcendent quality or spiritual excellence. The wordplay creates a memorable brand that implicitly positions dental care as an elevated, even transcendent experience. In Green Hills, where patients choose their professional service providers with deliberation, a name with inherent memorability and quality connotation aids patient retention.

General dentistry at this Green Hills Hillsboro Pike address covers the preventive and restorative foundations that all patients need: professional cleanings, diagnostic X-rays, fillings, crowns, and the clinical examination that maintains oral health across the patient relationship. The Green Hills patient base — affluent professionals, established Nashville families, and Vanderbilt-area households — expects quality and personal attention that justifies the practice's quality-signaling name.

Hillsboro Pike at 4219 is accessible by Nashville WeGo bus on the Hillsboro Pike corridor, by car from the Green Hills residential grid and the Green Hills Mall parking, and from I-440 via the Hillsboro Pike exit. Suite 105 provides a commercial unit on this high-traffic West Nashville commercial arterial.

For patients in Green Hills and the surrounding communities of ZIP 37215 seeking general dental care at a Hillsboro Pike address, Devine Dentistry at Suite 105, 4219 Hillsboro Pike, provides that quality-signaling dental option in Nashville's Green Hills commercial corridor.

Services:Emergency DentistryDental ImplantsDenturesGeneral Dentistry+2 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 88/1005.0★ · 566 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 566 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 88/100 · 5.0★ · 566 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website6 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
2

Green Hills Family Dentistry

4.9(994)·8.2 km from Nashville Downtown
88Smyleee

Suite 315, 4301, Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

Family Dental Care focus in Nashville, with emergency dentistry listed among 8 documented services.

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Hillsboro Pike at 4301, Suite 315, Nashville TN 37215, is in the Green Hills commercial corridor — the 4301 block of Hillsboro Pike is in the heart of the Green Hills neighborhood's commercial spine, south of the Green Hills Mall and in the concentrated dental-practice zone that includes Emergency Dentist Nashville and Hillsboro Dental at 4219 Hillsboro Pike, and Devine Dentistry at 4219 Hillsboro Pike #105. Suite 315 is a third-floor professional office unit at 4301 Hillsboro Pike, providing a multi-story professional building setting in Green Hills.

Green Hills Family Dentistry at this Hillsboro Pike address positions itself on both the geographic and patient-scope dimensions: "Green Hills" names the neighborhood, and "Family Dentistry" names the multi-generational clinical scope that serves the full household from children through seniors. The "Affordable" service designation indicates pricing accessibility as a deliberate positioning choice — even in the affluent Green Hills market, affordability-positioned family dental care has a patient base among families who want accessible pricing without leaving their neighborhood for dental care.

Family dental care covers the multi-generational scope: preventive cleanings and X-rays for children and adults, pediatric-appropriate fillings, adult restorative care including crowns and bridges, and the ongoing clinical relationship that maintains oral health across the family household. On the Hillsboro Pike corridor in Green Hills, where multiple dental practices serve the community, a family-focused practice with affordable positioning serves the households whose children need ongoing preventive care alongside the parents who want a single dental home for the whole family.

Hillsboro Pike at 4301 is accessible by Nashville WeGo bus on the Hillsboro Pike corridor, by car from the Green Hills residential neighborhoods, and from I-440 via the Hillsboro Pike exit. Suite 315 is a third-floor professional unit providing a professional office environment in the multi-story 4301 Hillsboro Pike building.

For families in Green Hills and the surrounding communities of ZIP 37215 seeking affordable family dental care on the Hillsboro Pike corridor, Green Hills Family Dentistry at Suite 315, 4301 Hillsboro Pike, provides that family dental home option in Nashville's prosperous Green Hills neighborhood.

Services:Emergency DentistryDental ImplantsDenturesFamily Dental Care+4 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 88/1004.9★ · 994 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 994 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.9★ · 994 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website8 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
3

Vitality Dental

4.9(1.3k)·9.4 km from Nashville Downtown
86Smyleee

2708, Old Elm Hill Pike, Donelson, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

Nashville clinic with a general dentistry specialty — Emergency Dentistry is on file among 7 procedures.

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Vitality Dental is a dental practice on Old Elm Hill Pike in the Donelson area of Nashville, Tennessee. General dentistry covers the routine and restorative care most people need most often — examinations, cleanings, fillings, and preventive checks that catch problems while they are still small and inexpensive to treat. Regular attendance, roughly every six months for most patients, is what makes that early-catch approach actually work.

Continuity matters in dental care — seeing the same practice over time means your history, X-rays, and any patterns in your oral health are already on file, rather than starting from scratch at each visit. That familiarity is part of what a regular dental home offers beyond any single appointment.

Dental anxiety is common, and most practices are used to working with nervous patients — through clear explanations of what is about to happen, a slower pace where needed, and sedation options for patients who want them. Avoiding the dentist out of anxiety tends to make eventual treatment more involved, not less.

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent.

Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.

Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave. Contact details for Vitality Dental are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.

Services:Emergency DentistryDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures+3 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 1.3k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 1,326 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 1.3k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website7 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
4

Harpeth Dental Care

4.9(714)·21 km from Nashville Downtown
86Smyleee

7839, Old Harding Pike, Bellevue, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

General Dentistry is the documented focus in Nashville; Emergency Dentistry sits within 6 services on profile.

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Old Harding Pike at 7839, Nashville TN 37221, is in the Bellevue community of west Nashville — Old Harding Pike is the older alignment of the Harding Pike corridor in the Bellevue area, running parallel to the primary US Highway 70 South commercial arterial and providing access to the residential neighborhoods on both sides of the highway. The Harpeth River is the defining natural feature of the Bellevue community, running south of the urban development and giving Bellevue its semi-rural, riverside character. ZIP 37221 covers the Bellevue residential community in western Davidson County.

Harpeth Dental Care at this Old Harding Pike address takes its name from the Harpeth River — the geographic feature that most defines the Bellevue community's identity. Naming a dental practice after the local river is a community-identity positioning choice that signals deep Bellevue roots, intended to resonate with the Bellevue households who have lived in this community for years or decades and identify with the Harpeth River as a symbol of their neighborhood's character.

General dentistry at this Old Harding Pike address covers the preventive and restorative scope: professional cleanings, diagnostic X-rays, fillings, crowns, and the ongoing clinical examination that maintains oral health. The Bellevue residential community of ZIP 37221 — the established suburban households, the young families attracted by Bellevue's relative affordability compared to inner Nashville, and the long-term residents who have called Bellevue home for generations — is the primary patient base for a community-identity-named practice on Old Harding Pike.

Old Harding Pike at 7839 is accessible by car from the surrounding Bellevue residential subdivisions, by Nashville WeGo bus connections serving the Bellevue community, and from I-40 West via the Bellevue exits. The Old Harding Pike address is in the established residential interior of Bellevue rather than on the main highway commercial strip.

For patients in Bellevue and the surrounding communities of ZIP 37221 seeking a community-identity-named general dental practice on Old Harding Pike, Harpeth Dental Care at 7839 Old Harding Pike provides that Harpeth River-named dental option in the established Bellevue west Nashville community.

Services:Emergency DentistryDenturesGeneral DentistryInvisalign+2 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 714 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 714 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 714 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website6 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
5

Lifetime Dentistry

4.9(509)·18 km from Nashville Downtown
86Smyleee

8134, Sawyer Brown Road, Bellevue, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Profile in Nashville flags general dentistry; lists Emergency Dentistry alongside 6 other documented services.

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Sawyer Brown Road at 8134, Nashville TN 37221, is in the Bellevue community of west Nashville — the 8130s block of Sawyer Brown Road is on the same dental-dense stretch that includes Ed Perdue DDS at 8120 Sawyer Brown Road (applied in this database) and Dentists of Bellevue at 8131 Sawyer Brown Road, making this section of Sawyer Brown Road a concentrated dental corridor in the Bellevue suburban community. ZIP 37221 covers the Bellevue residential community in western Davidson County, and Sawyer Brown Road is named for the country music group.

Lifetime Dentistry at this Sawyer Brown Road address positions the practice on the long-term relationship axis — "Lifetime" signaling a commitment to serving patients throughout their entire life, from childhood through senior years, as a continuous dental home rather than a practice with periodic patient turnover. This "lifetime" positioning resonates particularly in suburban residential communities like Bellevue where families plant roots and stay for decades, valuing the continuity of the same dental provider through all stages of life.

General dentistry covering a lifetime means the full multi-generational preventive and restorative scope: pediatric cleanings and sealants for children, restorative care and cosmetic dentistry for adults, and prosthetic and periodontal services for seniors. A practice that explicitly commits to lifetime dental care builds the deep patient relationship that distinguishes a genuine dental home from a transactional dental provider.

Sawyer Brown Road at 8134 is accessible by Nashville WeGo bus connections serving the Bellevue community, by car from the surrounding Bellevue residential subdivisions, and from I-40 West via the Bellevue exits. This Sawyer Brown Road address places Lifetime Dentistry on the same street as Ed Perdue DDS (8120) and Dentists of Bellevue (8131) on this Bellevue dental corridor.

For patients in Bellevue and the surrounding communities of ZIP 37221 seeking a lifetime-relationship general dental home on the Sawyer Brown Road corridor, Lifetime Dentistry at 8134 Sawyer Brown Road provides that long-term dental commitment alongside Ed Perdue DDS and Dentists of Bellevue in the same Sawyer Brown dental stretch.

Services:Emergency DentistryDental ImplantsDenturesGeneral Dentistry+3 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 509 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 509 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 509 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website7 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
6

Thomas Nabors, DDS

5.0(592)·436 m from Nashville Downtown
85Smyleee

Suite 910, 401, Church Street, Downtown, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:30 AM

Nashville practice known for general dentistry, with Emergency Dentistry among 6 documented procedures.

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Church Street at 401, Suite 910, Nashville TN 37219, is in downtown Nashville — Church Street is one of downtown Nashville's primary commercial streets, and 401 Church Street is in the central business district of downtown Nashville's ZIP 37219. Suite 910 indicates a ninth-floor professional office in a downtown commercial building. ZIP 37219 covers the downtown Nashville core, including the central business district, government center, and the downtown professional community that ranges from law firms and financial services to healthcare professionals.

Dr. Thomas Nabors, DDS at this downtown Nashville Church Street address is a named-dentist general dental practice in the traditional formal-registry style — first name, last name, and DDS credential. A named-dentist solo practice at a ninth-floor suite in downtown Nashville's central business district positions primarily for the downtown professional workforce — the lawyers, government employees, financial services professionals, and corporate office workers who work in the downtown core and prefer to schedule dental appointments accessible from their workplace during lunch or before/after work.

General dental care under Dr. Thomas Nabors's named-dentist identity at this downtown Church Street address covers the preventive and restorative scope: professional cleanings, diagnostic X-rays, fillings, crowns, and the ongoing clinical examination that monitors oral health. The downtown Nashville professional workforce of ZIP 37219 — the weekday business population of Nashville's central business district — is the primary patient base for a named-dentist solo practice at Suite 910, 401 Church Street.

Church Street at 401 in downtown Nashville is accessible by Nashville WeGo bus on the downtown transit network, on foot from the surrounding downtown Nashville office buildings, and by car from the interstates converging on downtown Nashville. Suite 910 is accessible by elevator from the building lobby at 401 Church Street in Nashville's central business district.

For Nashville's downtown professional workforce and the surrounding communities of ZIP 37219 seeking Dr. Thomas Nabors's named-dentist general dental care at Suite 910, 401 Church Street, this downtown Nashville Church Street address provides that solo-practitioner dental option in Nashville's central business district core.

Services:Emergency DentistryDental CrownsDental ImplantsGeneral Dentistry+2 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 85/1005.0★ · 592 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 592 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 85/100 · 5.0★ · 592 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website6 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
7

Songstad Dental Group

5.0(551)·7.2 km from Nashville Downtown
85Smyleee

3819, Cleghorn Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Documented for general dentistry in Nashville, with emergency dentistry on the service list and 6 procedures on file.

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Cleghorn Avenue at 3819, Nashville TN 37215, is in the Green Hills area of Nashville — Cleghorn Avenue is a residential side street in the Green Hills community of ZIP 37215, off the main commercial corridor of Hillsboro Pike and the Bedford Avenue commercial zone. Green Hills is one of Nashville's most affluent inner residential neighborhoods, and Cleghorn Avenue at 3819 is in the residential interior of the Green Hills community rather than on the main commercial spine. ZIP 37215 covers Green Hills and the surrounding Nashville professional residential communities.

Songstad Dental Group at this Cleghorn Avenue address positions the practice as a dental group — the "Group" designation signaling multiple practitioners or a multi-practitioner operational model — under the "Songstad" name. "Songstad" appears to be the founding family or practitioner surname. A dental group practice in the Green Hills residential interior community serves the established household patients of this affluent ZIP 37215 neighborhood from a residential-scale commercial address rather than a high-visibility commercial corridor.

General dental care at this Green Hills Cleghorn Avenue address covers the preventive and restorative scope: professional cleanings, diagnostic X-rays, fillings, crowns, and the ongoing clinical examination that monitors oral health. The Green Hills professional and residential community of ZIP 37215 — one of Nashville's most affluent and health-attentive neighborhoods — is the primary patient base for a named-family dental group in the Cleghorn Avenue residential commercial zone.

Cleghorn Avenue at 3819 is accessible by car from the surrounding Green Hills residential grid and the Hillsboro Pike commercial corridor, by Nashville WeGo bus on the Hillsboro Pike route, and from I-440 via the Hillsboro Pike exit. The Cleghorn Avenue residential interior location provides a quieter, neighborhood-integrated setting compared to the commercial-corridor practices directly on Hillsboro Pike or Bedford Avenue in Green Hills.

For patients in Green Hills and the surrounding communities of ZIP 37215 seeking the Songstad Dental Group's general dental care on Cleghorn Avenue, this 3819 Cleghorn Avenue address provides that named-family dental group option in Nashville's affluent Green Hills residential community.

Services:Emergency DentistryDental ImplantsDenturesGeneral Dentistry+2 more
Offers Emergency DentistrySmyleee 85/1005.0★ · 551 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 551 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · Smyleee 85/100 · 5.0★ · 551 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website6 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
8

Iroquois Dentistry

4.9(1.4k)·11 km from Nashville Downtown
84Smyleee

Suite 101, 5115, Harding Pike, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:30 AM

General Dentistry focus in Nashville, with emergency dentistry listed among 7 documented services.

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Harding Pike at 5115, Suite 101, Nashville TN 37205, is in the Belle Meade-Iroquois area of west Nashville — the same 5115 Harding Pike building that houses Adams & Seaton Pediatric Dentistry at Suite 201 (applied in this database as ID 2613), making 5115 Harding Pike a two-practice dental building on the Belle Meade Harding Pike corridor. ZIP 37205 covers the Belle Meade and West Nashville communities, and Harding Pike at this address is in the prestigious residential-commercial corridor west of Nashville proper. Suite 101 is the ground-floor first unit of the building, with Adams & Seaton Pediatric Dentistry occupying the second floor at Suite 201.

Iroquois Dentistry at this Harding Pike address takes its name from the Iroquois community and the nearby Iroquois Steeplechase — the celebrated annual horse race held at Percy Warner Park that has been a Nashville tradition since 1941. The "Iroquois" name is a West Nashville geographic and cultural signifier, connecting the dental practice to the upscale community character of the Belle Meade and Iroquois Park area. Naming a dental practice after the Iroquois Steeplechase area signals aspirational community identity in Nashville's prestigious Harding Pike corridor.

General dentistry at this Belle Meade Harding Pike address covers the preventive and restorative scope: professional cleanings, diagnostic X-rays, fillings, crowns, and the ongoing clinical examination that maintains oral health. The Belle Meade and West Nashville residential market of ZIP 37205 — one of Nashville's most affluent residential areas, with large estate-scale properties and the demographic profile that supports premium-positioned professional services — is the primary patient base for Iroquois Dentistry at Suite 101.

Harding Pike at 5115 is accessible by car from the surrounding Belle Meade residential grid, by Nashville WeGo bus on the Harding Pike corridor, and from I-440 via the White Bridge Road exit. Suite 101 provides ground-floor dental access at the 5115 Harding Pike building, with Adams & Seaton Pediatric Dentistry at the second-floor Suite 201.

For patients in Belle Meade and the surrounding communities of ZIP 37205 seeking general dental care on Harding Pike, Iroquois Dentistry at Suite 101, 5115 Harding Pike, provides that general dentistry option alongside Adams & Seaton Pediatric Dentistry (Suite 201) in the same West Nashville building.

Services:Emergency DentistryDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures+3 more
Offers Emergency Dentistry4.9★ · 1.4k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 1,380 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 84/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · 4.9★ · 1.4k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website7 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
9

Gulch Dental Studio

4.9(733)·1.3 km from Nashville Downtown
84Smyleee

224, 11th Avenue South, Downtown, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

Nashville clinic with a general dentistry specialty — Emergency Dentistry is on file among 7 procedures.

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11th Avenue South at 224, Nashville TN 37203, is in Nashville's Gulch neighborhood — The Gulch is one of Nashville's most prominent urban infill success stories, a formerly industrial neighborhood near downtown Nashville that has been transformed into a dense mixed-use district of high-rise residential towers, boutique hotels, restaurants, and professional offices. ZIP 37203 covers the Gulch and the adjacent West End/Midtown area, and 11th Avenue South at 224 is on the main Gulch commercial street where restaurants, retailers, and creative economy businesses share the streetscape with the contemporary residential towers that house Nashville's urban professional population.

Gulch Dental Studio at this 11th Avenue South address embraces The Gulch's contemporary urban identity — the "Studio" suffix is a specifically urban, creative-professional naming choice that positions dental care alongside the design studios, creative agencies, and professional studios that share the Gulch's architectural vocabulary. "Dental Studio" as a brand positions this as a curated, experience-oriented dental practice rather than a traditional dental office, signaling an aesthetic environment consistent with the contemporary residential and commercial buildings that define The Gulch.

General dentistry at this Gulch address serves the urban professional population of ZIP 37203 — the high-income young professionals who have driven The Gulch's residential tower development, the employees of the nearby tech companies and creative agencies in the Gulch's commercial zone, and the Nashville professionals who have chosen urban living in the Gulch over suburban alternatives. Proximity and walkability are genuine competitive advantages for a dental practice in The Gulch, where patients can schedule dental appointments accessible from their Gulch residence or nearby office.

11th Avenue South at 224 is walkable from the surrounding Gulch residential towers and commercial blocks, accessible by Nashville WeGo bus routes connecting The Gulch to the broader Nashville network, and by car from the downtown Nashville grid. The Gulch's urban density means foot-traffic discovery is a real patient acquisition channel for 11th Avenue South businesses.

For patients in The Gulch and the surrounding communities of ZIP 37203 seeking a design-forward general dental studio on 11th Avenue South, Gulch Dental Studio at 224 11th Avenue South provides that urban professional dental experience in Nashville's most contemporary mixed-use neighborhood.

Services:Emergency DentistryDental CrownsDental ImplantsGeneral Dentistry+3 more
Offers Emergency Dentistry4.9★ · 733 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 733 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 84/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · 4.9★ · 733 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website7 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
10

Dillard Dental Services

4.9(620)·17 km from Nashville Downtown
84Smyleee

Suite 2, 121, Belle Forest Circle, Bellevue, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

General Dentistry is the documented focus in Nashville; Emergency Dentistry sits within 8 services on profile.

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Belle Forest Circle at 121, Suite 2, Nashville TN 37221, is in the Bellevue community of west Nashville — Belle Forest Circle is a commercial street in the Bellevue area, serving the residential neighborhoods of the Belle Forest and Bellevue subdivisions in western Davidson County. ZIP 37221 covers the Bellevue community, and the Belle Forest Circle address is in the commercial zone embedded in the suburban residential grid that characterizes this west Nashville suburb. Suite 2 is a commercial unit in a small commercial building at this address.

DILLARD DENTAL SERVICES at this Belle Forest Circle address provides general dental care to the Bellevue and west Nashville residential community. The capitalized practice name — DILLARD — is a named-entity practice identifying the Dillard dental professional or practice founder. The "DENTAL SERVICES" descriptor is direct and functional, describing exactly what the practice provides. This style of practice naming prioritizes clarity and name-based recognition over aesthetic branding conventions.

General dentistry covers the preventive and restorative scope: professional cleanings, diagnostic X-rays, fillings for decay, crowns for more significantly compromised teeth, and the ongoing clinical examination that monitors oral health across the patient relationship. In the suburban residential community of Bellevue, a neighborhood dental practice embedded in the local commercial grid serves the working and family households who value accessible local dental care without driving to Nashville's commercial corridors.

Belle Forest Circle at 121 is accessible by car from the surrounding Bellevue residential subdivisions, by Nashville WeGo bus connections in the Bellevue-Hwy 70 South network, and from I-40 West via the Belle Forest Circle exits that connect the Bellevue residential grid to the interstate. Suite 2 is a small-scale commercial unit appropriate for a solo or small-group dental practice.

For patients in Bellevue and the surrounding communities of ZIP 37221 seeking general dental care at a neighborhood Belle Forest Circle address, DILLARD DENTAL SERVICES at Suite 2, 121 Belle Forest Circle, provides that community-embedded dental option in the Bellevue suburban residential zone.

Services:Emergency DentistryDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures+4 more
Offers Emergency Dentistry4.9★ · 620 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Emergency Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 620 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 84/100.
Stands outOffers Emergency Dentistry · 4.9★ · 620 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website8 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every emergency dentistry provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Emergency Dentistry
1Devine Dentistry885.0(566)
2Green Hills Family Dentistry884.9(994)
3Vitality Dental864.9(1,326)
4Harpeth Dental Care864.9(714)
5Lifetime Dentistry864.9(509)
6Thomas Nabors, DDS855.0(592)
7Songstad Dental Group855.0(551)
8Iroquois Dentistry844.9(1,380)
9Gulch Dental Studio844.9(733)
10Dillard Dental Services844.9(620)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

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#35Castle DentalNashville69.44.2★439View →
#36Emergency Dentist NashvilleNashville70.85.0★6View →
#37Healthy Smiles Dental Center Nashville: Burgess Miguel DDSNashville51.63.3★15View →
#38Swauger Pediatric DentistryNashville86.34.9★1120View →
#39Green Hills Pediatric DentistryNashville82.84.9★395View →
#40Dr. Cheryl Ann Scott, TMJ Rehabilitation & Craniofacial OcclusionNashville63.95.0★1View →
#41Healthy Smiles Dental Center NashvilleNashville49.73.0★8View →
#42Tennessee Family Dental (South Nashville)Nashville45.2View →
#43Keenan Karen S DrNashville41.1View →
#44Parkes Kennett B DrNashville41.1View →
#45Hillsboro Village Dental - Reid Hill, DDSNashville41.1View →
#46Foster Timothy S DMDNashville41.1View →
#4721st Century Dentistry - David Dickerson DDS, Derek Thompson DMDNashville41.1View →

How to Choose a Dentist in Nashville

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 2, 2026Independently reviewed

Nashville has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had emergency dentists work done across the Nashville metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Nashville, Tennessee that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for emergency dentists in Nashville, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Nashville, emergency exam & diagnosis typically cost $100 – $300, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
An emergency root canal in Nashville typically ranges $800 – $1,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
An emergency tooth extraction in Nashville typically ranges $200 – $600 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A temporary filling in Nashville typically ranges $100 – $250 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Nashville emergency dentistry clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers emergency dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in Nashville accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active Tennessee dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Nashville metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Emergency Dentists expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 2, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: August 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

Keep comparing before you book

Use the ranking, comparison table, and nearby alternatives to narrow the shortlist that best matches your situation.

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