Top 10 Kids Dentist in Nashville Tennessee

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

Reviewed August 2, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20267 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

  • Adams & Seaton Pediatric Dentistry is the strongest overall starting point in Nashville if you want a dependable option for pediatric dentistry.
  • Clayton Dental Group | Dr. Ashley Clayton has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Quick Summary

7 clinics scored on this page

86.3

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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.

Kids Dentist Costs in Nashville, Tennessee (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Child dental exam$50 – $150
Child dental cleaning$80 – $200
Fluoride treatment$25 – $75
Dental sealants (per tooth)$30 – $60
Baby tooth extraction$100 – $250
Pulpotomy (baby root canal)$200 – $400
Stainless steel crown$250 – $500
Space maintainer$200 – $500

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

Adams & Seaton Pediatric Dentistry

4.9(862)·11 km from Nashville Downtown
86Smyleee

Ste. # 201, 5115, Harding Pike, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in Nashville, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 1 procedures on file.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Adams & Seaton Pediatric Dentistry is a named-partnership specialist practice dedicated exclusively to pediatric dental care at this Belle Meade-corridor address. The dual-named partnership of Adams and Seaton signals a two-provider structure that provides pediatric care continuity, scheduling flexibility, and the capacity to serve a larger patient base than a solo pediatric dentist. Pediatric dental practices are purpose-designed for children — from office environments that reduce anxiety to communication techniques calibrated for different developmental stages.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 862 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 862 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 862 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 18, 2026
2

Swauger Pediatric Dentistry

4.9(1.1k)·10 km from Nashville Downtown
86Smyleee

40, 500, Lentz Drive, Madison, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:30 AM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in Nashville, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 2 documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Swauger Pediatric Dentistry at this Madison Lentz Drive address is a named-family pediatric dental specialty practice — "Swauger" being the named-family brand, and "Pediatric Dentistry" being the specialty designation. Pediatric dentistry is a post-doctoral dental specialty covering the full scope of child-specific dental care from first tooth through adolescence. In the Madison community of ZIP 37115, a named pediatric dental specialist on Lentz Drive serves the family households of northeastern Davidson County who prefer a specialist dedicated to children over a general family dental practice.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryEmergency Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 1.1k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 1,120 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 1.1k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 5, 2026
3

Little Harpeth Children's Dentistry PLLC

4.8(517)·18 km from Nashville Downtown
81Smyleee

Suite 101, 7640, Highway 70 South, Bellevue, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens today at 8:30 AM

Nashville clinic with a pediatric dentistry specialty — Children / Pediatric Dentistry is on file among 2 procedures.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Little Harpeth Children's Dentistry PLLC at this Hwy 70 South address provides dedicated pediatric dental care to the Bellevue community's children. The "Little Harpeth" name takes its identity from the Harpeth River — the defining natural feature of the Bellevue area — combined with "Children's" to signal the pediatric scope. Pediatric dentistry is a post-doctoral dental specialty covering the child-specific clinical scope from first teeth through adolescence. The Bellevue residential community of ZIP 37221 — suburban families with children in the western Davidson County communities — is the primary patient base for a dedicated children's dental practice on Highway 70 South. Suite 101 provides ground-floor accessible dental care for the pediatric patients and their parent-caregivers.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryEmergency Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.8★ · 517 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 517 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 81/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.8★ · 517 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
4

Clayton Dental Group | Dr. Ashley Clayton

5.0(1.3k)·9.9 km from Nashville Downtown
78Smyleee

130, Donelson Pike, Donelson, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens today at 7:30 AM

Pediatric Dentistry is the documented focus in Nashville; Children / Pediatric Dentistry sits within 14 services on profile.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. It typically covers routine checkups and restorative treatment for both children and adults, with referrals out for anything requiring specialist training.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBone GraftingCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsCosmetic Dentistry+10 more
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry5.0★ · 1.3k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 5.0★ Google rating across 1,283 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 5.0★ · 1.3k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published14 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
5

Green Hills Pediatric Dentistry

4.9(395)·7.3 km from Nashville Downtown
83Smyleee

360, 3990, Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:45 AM

Profile in Nashville flags pediatric dentistry; lists Children / Pediatric Dentistry alongside 1 other documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Green Hills Pediatric Dentistry is the dedicated children's dental specialist on the Hillsboro Pike corridor — a practice focused exclusively on the dental care of children and adolescents, from the first tooth through the teenage years. In the Green Hills community of ZIP 37215, where families invest significantly in their children's health and development, a neighborhood-embedded pediatric dentistry practice serves the high-expectation parent market. Suite 360 is an upper-level professional unit providing a dedicated pediatric dental environment above the street-level commercial activity.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryEmergency Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 395 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 395 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 83/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 395 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
6

Caldwell Pediatric Dentistry

4.1(121)·13 km from Nashville Downtown
69Smyleee

204, 5505, Edmondson Pike, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens today at 7 AM

Nashville practice known for pediatric dentistry, with Children / Pediatric Dentistry among 1 documented procedures.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Caldwell Pediatric Dentistry is a specialist pediatric dental practice at this Edmondson Pike address. The "Caldwell" name identifies the named-dentist or named-practice identity within the pediatric specialty. Pediatric dental offices are purpose-designed environments that reduce the anxiety many children associate with dental care, creating the positive early experiences that establish lifelong dental health habits. A pediatric specialist serving this community provides specialist care for children from families with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 121 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 18, 2026
7

Hillsboro Pediatric Dentistry

5.0(146)·4.7 km from Nashville Downtown
80Smyleee

2016, Beechwood Avenue, Belmont-Hillsboro, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in Nashville, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 1 procedures on file.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Hillsboro Pediatric Dentistry at this Beechwood Avenue address is the dedicated children's dental specialist of the Hillsboro Village-Belmont community, providing pediatric specialty dental care to families in ZIP 37212. The residential character of Beechwood Avenue makes this a genuinely neighborhood-accessible pediatric dental location.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry5.0★ · 146 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 5.0★ Google rating across 146 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 5.0★ · 146 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
1Adams & Seaton Pediatric Dentistry864.9(862)
2Swauger Pediatric Dentistry864.9(1,120)
3Little Harpeth Children's Dentistry PLLC814.8(517)
4Clayton Dental Group | Dr. Ashley Clayton785.0(1,283)
5Green Hills Pediatric Dentistry834.9(395)
6Caldwell Pediatric Dentistry694.1(121)
7Hillsboro Pediatric Dentistry805.0(146)

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

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 kids dentist 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 kids dentist in Nashville, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Nashville, a child dental exam typically costs $50 – $150, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A pulpotomy (baby root canal) in Nashville typically ranges $200 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A stainless steel crown in Nashville typically ranges $250 – $500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A baby tooth extraction in Nashville typically ranges $100 – $250 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Nashville pediatric 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 pediatric 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%
Kids Dentist 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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