Top 10 General 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

Quick Answer

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.
  • Vitality Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Quick Summary

10 clinics scored on this page

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

General Dentists Costs in Nashville, Tennessee (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Initial exam & consultation$75 – $200
Dental cleaning (adult)$100 – $300
Dental X-rays (full mouth)$100 – $250
Tooth filling (composite)$150 – $400
Tooth extraction (simple)$150 – $350
Dental crown (porcelain)$800 – $2,500
Root canal (front tooth)$700 – $1,200
Deep cleaning (per quadrant)$200 – $400

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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Top Clinics in Nashville Proper

Only clinics physically located in Nashville appear in this primary ranking.

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

12 South Dental Studio

5.0(569)·4.6 km from Nashville Downtown
93Smyleee

2700, 12th Avenue South, 12 South, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

General Dentistry focus in Nashville, with general dentistry listed among 5 documented services.

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12th Avenue South at 2700, Nashville TN 37204, is in the 12 South neighborhood — one of Nashville's most recognized and heavily visited urban residential and commercial districts. The 12 South corridor along 12th Avenue South is a walkable strip of locally owned boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, and professional services that has become emblematic of Nashville's urban revival. ZIP 37204 covers the 12 South and Waverly-Belmont zone, a middle-to-upper-income residential neighborhood with a strong community identity and active local business patronage.

12 South Dental Studio at the 2700 12th Avenue South address integrates the neighborhood identity directly into the practice name — "12 South" signals belonging and community roots. In a neighborhood like 12 South where local businesses are celebrated over chains and where residents identify strongly with the neighborhood identity, a practice named for the corridor builds immediate geographic affinity with the patient community it serves.

General dentistry at this 12 South address serves the residential and professional population of the neighborhood: the young families, creative professionals, and established households that have made 12 South one of Nashville's most desirable urban ZIP codes. The "Studio" suffix positions the practice in the creative-professional frame — suggesting an environment designed with aesthetic intention rather than clinical utility, consistent with the design-conscious character of the 12 South retail district.

Nashville's 12 South neighborhood has been a destination for local dental care for the residential community that lives within the walkable catchment of the 12th Avenue South corridor. Patients who combine a dental appointment with coffee or a meal on the same stretch of 12th Avenue South reflect the integration of a neighborhood dental practice into the daily life of a walkable urban neighborhood.

For patients in 12 South and the surrounding communities of ZIP 37204 seeking a neighborhood-rooted general dental practice at a walkable 12th Avenue South address, 12 South Dental Studio at 2700 12th Avenue South provides that community-embedded dental option in one of Nashville's most vibrant urban neighborhoods.

Services:General DentistryDental CrownsDental ImplantsInvisalign+1 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 93/1005.0★ · 569 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 569 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 93/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 93/100 · 5.0★ · 569 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website5 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 18, 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 — General Dentistry is on file among 7 procedures.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

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. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent.

Services:General DentistryDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures+3 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 1.3k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 1,326 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers General 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

Midtown Smiles

4.9(789)·3.1 km from Nashville Downtown
86Smyleee

101, 310, 23rd Avenue North, Midtown, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

General Dentistry is the documented focus in Nashville; General Dentistry sits within 7 services on profile.

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23rd Avenue North at 310, Suite 101, Nashville TN 37203, is in Nashville's Midtown area — 23rd Avenue North is a street running through the West End-Midtown corridor, in ZIP 37203 which covers Midtown Nashville and the adjacent West End and Music Row communities. The 310 address at Suite 101 is a ground-floor commercial unit in the Midtown professional zone, accessible to the surrounding Vanderbilt-West End professional and residential communities.

Midtown Smiles at this 23rd Avenue North address positions the practice with a dual-identifier: "Midtown" signals the neighborhood location for patients in Nashville's Midtown professional and residential community, and "Smiles" signals the patient outcome — the visible dental result that defines why patients invest in dental care. This pairing of geographic identity and outcome branding is a modern dental practice naming strategy that optimizes both community recognition and search intent matching.

General dentistry at this Midtown Nashville address serves the ZIP 37203 professional community — Vanderbilt University affiliates, healthcare professionals from the nearby Vanderbilt University Medical Center campus, technology and creative-economy workers in Midtown office buildings, and the growing residential population of the West End-Midtown corridor. Suite 101 at 310 23rd Avenue North provides a ground-floor accessible dental practice location in the heart of Nashville's Midtown professional zone.

23rd Avenue North at 310 is accessible on foot from the surrounding Midtown Nashville professional buildings and residential streets, by Nashville WeGo bus routes connecting Midtown to the broader Nashville transit network, and by car from the surrounding West End and Midtown Nashville grid. The Midtown location provides exceptional accessibility for the dense professional population working and living in this ZIP code.

For patients in Nashville's Midtown and the surrounding communities of ZIP 37203 seeking a neighborhood-named general dental practice on 23rd Avenue North, Midtown Smiles at Suite 101, 310 23rd Avenue North, provides that Midtown-branded dental care option in Nashville's professional Midtown corridor.

Services:General DentistryDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures+3 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 789 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 789 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 789 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website7 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
5

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

Profile in Nashville flags general dentistry; lists General Dentistry alongside 5 other documented services.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

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.

Services:General DentistryDenturesEmergency DentistryInvisalign+2 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 714 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 714 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 714 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website6 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
6

Interfaith Dental

4.9(568)·4.4 km from Nashville Downtown
86Smyleee

600, Hill Avenue, South Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Nashville practice known for general dentistry, with General Dentistry among 1 documented procedures.

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Hill Avenue at 600, Nashville TN 37210, is in the Woodbine area of south Nashville — Hill Avenue is a street in ZIP 37210, which covers the Woodbine neighborhood and the south Nashville residential communities south of the downtown Nashville core and I-440. The 600 Hill Avenue address is also the address of Carlisle Laurie E DDS (Suite 101, applied in this database as ID 2627), making 600 Hill Avenue a shared-building address with multiple dental providers. ZIP 37210 encompasses the Woodbine community, which has historically served working-class and immigrant populations in the south Nashville corridor.

Interfaith Dental at this Hill Avenue address positions its mission in the "Interfaith" name — a nonprofit or community-service-oriented dental practice that serves patients across religious, cultural, and economic backgrounds without the income exclusivity of a standard fee-for-service dental practice. "Interfaith Dental" practices in various markets have operated as nonprofit dental clinics serving uninsured and underinsured patients, subsidized by foundation and community funding to make dental care accessible to working-poor and immigrant households who cannot afford standard dental prices. In Nashville's Woodbine community, which has a significant immigrant and working-class residential population, an interfaith dental mission is particularly relevant.

General dentistry at this mission-oriented practice covers the foundational preventive and restorative scope: professional cleanings, extractions, fillings, and the basic dental care that prevents the escalation of dental problems into painful emergencies. For patients in ZIP 37210 who have historically faced barriers to dental access — cost, language, insurance status — an interfaith-positioned practice at 600 Hill Avenue provides a meaningful community dental resource in the Woodbine area.

Hill Avenue at 600 is accessible by Nashville WeGo bus routes in the south Nashville network, by car from the surrounding Woodbine residential neighborhoods, and from I-24 and I-440 via the Woodbine corridor. The shared building with Carlisle Laurie E DDS (Suite 101) makes this a multi-practice dental address on Hill Avenue.

For patients in the Woodbine and south Nashville communities of ZIP 37210 seeking community-accessible or mission-oriented general dental care, Interfaith Dental at 600 Hill Avenue provides that community-service dental option alongside Carlisle Laurie E DDS (Suite 101) in the same Hill Avenue building.

Services:General Dentistry
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 568 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 568 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 568 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
7

Lifetime Dentistry

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

8134, Sawyer Brown Road, Bellevue, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Documented for general dentistry in Nashville, with general dentistry on the service list and 7 procedures on file.

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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:General DentistryDental ImplantsDenturesEmergency Dentistry+3 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 509 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 509 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 509 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website7 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
8

Justin R Poff DDS Bellevue Dental Associates

5.0(644)·16 km from Nashville Downtown
85Smyleee

7, 7041, Highway 70 South, Bellevue, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

General Dentistry focus in Nashville, with general dentistry listed among 1 documented services.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

General dentistry at this Bellevue Highway 70 South address covers the preventive and restorative scope: professional cleanings, diagnostic X-rays, fillings, crowns, and the clinical examination that maintains oral health. For patients in Bellevue and the surrounding communities of ZIP 37221 seeking general dental care from Dr. Justin R.

Services:General Dentistry
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 85/1005.0★ · 644 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 644 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 85/100 · 5.0★ · 644 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
9

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 clinic with a general dentistry specialty — General Dentistry is on file among 6 procedures.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

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.

Services:General DentistryDental CrownsDental ImplantsEmergency Dentistry+2 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 85/1005.0★ · 592 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 592 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 85/100 · 5.0★ · 592 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website6 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
10

Songstad Dental Group

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

3819, Cleghorn Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

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

More about general dentistry at this clinic

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.

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

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
General Dentistry
1Devine Dentistry885.0(566)
212 South Dental Studio935.0(569)
3Vitality Dental864.9(1,326)
4Midtown Smiles864.9(789)
5Harpeth Dental Care864.9(714)
6Interfaith Dental864.9(568)
7Lifetime Dentistry864.9(509)
8Justin R Poff DDS Bellevue Dental Associates855.0(644)
9Thomas Nabors, DDS855.0(592)
10Songstad Dental Group855.0(551)

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

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82 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

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#14Dillard Dental ServicesNashville83.64.9★620View →
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#17Ed Perdue DDSNashville83.64.7★500View →
#18East Nashville Dental Co.Nashville82.24.8★543View →
#19Oral Surgical InstituteNashville80.84.7★735View →
#20BiTE DentistryNashville85.84.9★427View →
#21Scott Nickels, DDSNashville84.35.0★414View →
#22Nashville Dental CenterNashville79.54.6★788View →
#23Germantown DentalNashville85.44.9★375View →
#24East Side SmilesNashville84.94.9★491View →
#25Advanced Dental Health CenterNashville93.14.8★495View →
#26Clint Newman, DDSNashville91.74.9★490View →
#27The Hills DentistryNashville83.25.0★448View →
#28Green Hills SmilesNashville83.44.9★474View →
#29Nashville Family DentistNashville83.24.8★444View →
#30Smile On NashvilleNashville81.64.9★276View →
#31ClearChoice Dental Implant CenterNashville71.24.9★588View →
#32Downtown DentalNashville82.94.7★409View →
#33Hall Dental StudioNashville79.54.9★222View →
#34Clayton Dental Group | Dr. Ashley ClaytonNashville78.15.0★1283View →
#35Lenox Village DentistryNashville80.34.8★285View →
#36Nashville Smile TeamNashville78.84.9★269View →
#37Dental FaithNashville80.14.8★268View →
#38Brentwood Dental ArtsNashville86.54.8★353View →
#39Matt McGee, DDS, PCNashville79.24.8★204View →
#40Bellevue Dental CareNashville80.94.7★223View →
#41Mission Dental: Makeya Jenkins, DDSNashville79.34.7★208View →
#42West Meade DentalNashville77.84.8★462View →
#43Dental Partners - BellevueNashville76.84.8★223View →
#44Embassy Dental - BellevueNashville76.14.5★273View →
#45Richard A Gaw, DDSNashville79.05.0★189View →
#46Embassy Dental - Hillsboro VillageNashville76.64.4★479View →
#47Green Hills Dental CenterNashville79.74.9★103View →
#48Dentists of BellevueNashville74.84.4★281View →
#49Smile Direct ClubNashville65.84.3★662View →
#50Clinica Dental La PazNashville74.24.3★231View →
#51Embassy Dental - DonelsonNashville73.64.3★294View →
#52Aspen DentalNashville65.84.1★797View →
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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 general 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 general dentists in Nashville, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

9 questions answered by our editorial team

In Nashville, a dental cleaning (adult) typically costs $100 – $300, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A root canal (front tooth) in Nashville typically ranges $700 – $1,200 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A dental crown (porcelain) in Nashville typically ranges $800 – $2,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A tooth filling (composite) in Nashville typically ranges $150 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A tooth extraction (simple) in Nashville typically ranges $150 – $350 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Nashville general 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 general 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%
General 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

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