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Top 10 Sedation Dentist in Nashville Tennessee

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

Reviewed August 2, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20263 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank
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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

  • Nashville Smiles is the strongest overall starting point in Nashville if you want a dependable option for dental implants.
  • 615 Smile Design Studio has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Best overall

Nashville Smiles

Best for Sedation Dentistry.

Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted

Highest review signal

615 Smile Design Studio

The deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page across available portals.

Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.

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3 listings on this page

79.5Nashville Smiles78.2615 Smile Design Studio62.7Creative Dentistry

Quick Summary

3 clinics scored on this page

79.5

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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.

Sedation Dentist Costs in Nashville, Tennessee (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)$50 – $150
Oral sedation (pill-based)$200 – $500
IV sedation (per hour)$250 – $900
General anesthesia$300 – $1,000
Sedation consultation$50 – $200
Sedation for dental implant procedure$300 – $800
Sedation for wisdom teeth extraction$200 – $600

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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Best overall

Nashville Smiles

Smyleee 79.5

A strong all-around pick if you want a reliable local choice for dental implants.

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Highest review volume

615 Smile Design Studio

347 reviews

Useful if you want the option with the deepest visible review signal before narrowing further.

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Another strong option

Creative Dentistry

Smyleee 62.7

A solid alternative if the first two aren't the right fit — ranks highly on the same page.

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Top Clinics in Nashville Proper

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

1

Nashville Smiles

4.9(545)·21 km from Nashville Downtown
80Smyleee

8090, Tennessee 100, Bellevue, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

Documented for dental implants in Nashville, with sedation dentistry on the service list and 1 procedures on file.

More about sedation dentistry at this clinic

Sedation runs from nitrous oxide through conscious sedation to IV, which is what makes the longer restorative appointments tolerable for people who would otherwise have them split across months.

Services:Sedation Dentistry
Offers Sedation Dentistry4.9★ · 545 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forSedation Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 545 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Sedation Dentistry · 4.9★ · 545 reviews
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VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 16, 2026
2

615 Smile Design Studio

5.0(347)·16 km from Nashville Downtown
78Smyleee

Suite 110, 131, Belle Forest Circle, Bellevue, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Cosmetic Dentistry focus in Nashville, with sedation dentistry listed among 1 documented services.

More about sedation dentistry at this clinic

Emergencies are seen, sedation is available for people who need it, and the office is open about the comfort side of the visit: massage chairs, paraffin hand treatments, and your own music while you sit.

Services:Sedation Dentistry
Offers Sedation Dentistry5.0★ · 347 reviews
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Why this ranks
Best forSedation Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry and 5.0★ Google rating across 347 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Sedation Dentistry · 5.0★ · 347 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 16, 2026
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Creative Dentistry

4.2(56)·3.1 km from Nashville Downtown
63Smyleee

113, 23rd Avenue North, Midtown, Nashville, Tennessee

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

Nashville clinic with a sedation dentistry specialty — Sedation Dentistry is on file among 1 procedures.

More about sedation dentistry at this clinic

IV sedation is the piece worth understanding before you call. The honest limits: IV sedation is not general anaesthesia, local anaesthetic is still injected once you are comfortable, and it does not shorten the dentistry itself. Sedation here is offered to guests aged sixteen and older, and only after a medical screening; certain conditions, medications and airway problems rule people out. That suits anyone who would rather have a long sedation appointment finished and the grogginess worn off well before evening, and it suits Midtown workers and Vanderbilt staff who can walk over early.

Services:Sedation Dentistry
Offers Sedation Dentistry
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Why this ranks
Best forSedation Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry and 56 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Sedation Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 16, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Sedation Dentistry
1Nashville Smiles804.9★(545)———✓
2615 Smile Design Studio785.0★(347)———✓
3Creative Dentistry634.2★(56)———✓

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

Other Top Sedation Dentistry Clinics in Nashville

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

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#11Triax Dental - General, Sedation and Special Needs DentistryNashville38.4——View →

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 sedation 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 sedation dentist in Nashville, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

The cost of sedation dentistry in Nashville depends on the specific treatment, materials, and your insurance coverage. Use the price guide on this page as a benchmark and confirm exact fees with the clinic before booking.
A sedation for dental implant procedure in Nashville typically ranges $300 – $800 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A sedation for wisdom teeth extraction in Nashville typically ranges $200 – $600 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
An oral sedation (pill-based) in Nashville typically ranges $200 – $500 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Nashville sedation 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 September 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 sedation 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%
Sedation 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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