Top 10 Periodontist in Nashville Tennessee

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

Reviewed August 2, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20262 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

  • Periodontal and Implant Associates of Middle Tennessee, PC is the strongest overall starting point in Nashville if you want a dependable option for dental implants.
  • Nashville Periodontal Group has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Quick Summary

2 clinics scored on this page

84.7

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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.

Periodontist Costs in Nashville, Tennessee (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Periodontal consultation$100 – $300
Scaling & root planing (per quadrant)$200 – $400
Periodontal maintenance cleaning$150 – $300
Gum graft surgery$600 – $3,000
Pocket reduction surgery$500 – $3,000
Crown lengthening$800 – $3,000
Bone graft$500 – $3,000
Dental implant placement$1,500 – $3,500

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

Periodontal and Implant Associates of Middle Tennessee, PC

4.9(460)·8.0 km from Nashville Downtown
85Smyleee

101, 4205, Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Documented for dental implants in Nashville, with periodontics on the service list and 2 procedures on file.

More about periodontics at this clinic

The 4205 address at Suite 101 is shared with Robert Pulliam DMD MS (also at 4205 Hillsboro Pike Ste 101, also in this database), making this a co-located or dual-listed periodontal specialty address. Periodontics covers the treatment of gum disease (scaling and root planing, surgical periodontal procedures), bone grafting for implant preparation, implant placement and maintenance, and the spectrum of periodontal surgical interventions. The Green Hills professional community of ZIP 37215 — affluent, health-attentive, and accustomed to specialist referral care — is the immediate patient base for a regional periodontal associate practice on Hillsboro Pike. Suite 101 at 4205 Hillsboro Pike is also the address of Robert Pulliam DMD MS (ID 2729), making these two the co-located periodontal specialists at this Green Hills address.

Services:PeriodonticsDental Implants
Offers PeriodonticsSmyleee 85/1004.9★ · 460 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics, 4.9★ Google rating across 460 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · Smyleee 85/100 · 4.9★ · 460 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
2

Nashville Periodontal Group

4.8(81)·4.0 km from Nashville Downtown
79Smyleee

2000, 21st Avenue South, Belmont-Hillsboro, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens today at 7:30 AM

Periodontal Care focus in Nashville, with periodontics listed among 2 documented services.

More about periodontics at this clinic

Periodontal care and periodontics at this Hillsboro Village-Belmont address serves Nashville patients referred by their general dentists for specialist periodontal evaluation and treatment.

Services:PeriodonticsPeriodontal Care
Offers Periodontics
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 81 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Periodontics
1Periodontal and Implant Associates of Middle Tennessee, PC854.9(460)
2Nashville Periodontal Group794.8(81)

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 periodontist 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 periodontist in Nashville, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Nashville, a periodontal maintenance cleaning typically costs $150 – $300, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A dental implant placement in Nashville typically ranges $1,500 – $3,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A crown lengthening in Nashville typically ranges $800 – $3,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A scaling & root planing (per quadrant) in Nashville typically ranges $200 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Nashville periodontics 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 periodontics 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%
Periodontist 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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