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5 Best Dentists in Nashville (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 20 dentists in Nashville on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A cracked tooth does not wait for a convenient week, so the dentists in Nashville worth knowing are the ones whose hours match your life. David Roach Family Dentistry alone has 1,168 Google reviews at 4.8, while Thomas Nabors, DDS holds a perfect 5.0 on 661, and the offices on this page differ more in schedule and specialty than in stars.

Short answer: David Roach Family Dentistry has 1,168 Google reviews at 4.8, and Dentistry of Nashville 1,070 at 4.8. Smiles Up Dentistry (4.8, 1,031) advertises 24/7 emergency care, Sonrisas Nashville (Dentista) (4.9, 859) is bilingual, and Thomas Nabors, DDS (5.0, 661) leans cosmetic. Ask each practice about insurance and fees.
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Nashville Dental Offices, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 David Roach Family Dentistry 4.8 ★ 1,168 Family care with weekend hours View ›
2 Dentistry of Nashville 4.8 ★ 1,070 Long-running family practice, same-day crowns View ›
3 Smiles Up Dentistry 4.8 ★ 1,031 After-hours and emergency visits View ›
4 Sonrisas Nashville (Dentista) 4.9 ★ 859 Bilingual care, low-cost first exam View ›
5 Thomas Nabors, DDS 5.0 ★ 661 Cosmetic and smile design View ›
5 Best Dentists in Nashville (2026)

Practice by practice

David Roach Family Dentistry logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

David Roach Family Dentistry

4.81,168 Google reviews

David Roach Family Dentistry is a Green Hills practice on Bedford Avenue. Its site describes family, cosmetic, restorative and emergency dentistry and says it has served the area for 26 years. Google shows early-morning, evening and weekend-morning hours, and the practice lists teeth whitening and emergency services.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise a patient, explanatory dentist
  • Hygienists and front-office staff named for friendliness
  • A patient with tooth pain was diagnosed and referred to a surgeon quickly
  • Saturday and Sunday morning appointments

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers mention scheduling changes and staff communication, and the office has replied to them
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,168 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A busy family practice with a high rating and a very large review base. A strong choice if you need early, evening or weekend appointments.

Website+1615-383-7801 Directions

3824 Bedford Ave, Nashville, TN 37215

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#2🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dentistry of Nashville

4.81,070 Google reviews

Dentistry of Nashville is a Blakemore Avenue practice that says it has served generations of families since 1919. Its site mentions CEREC same-day crowns and LANAP laser treatment, and Google lists cosmetic and pediatric dentistry among its types. Hours on Google run Monday to Thursday.

What people praise

  • A patient says a chipped tooth was fitted with a crown in one visit
  • Long-term patients praise the dentists and staff
  • A first-time patient says they were seen on short notice
  • Practice replies to reviews

Worth knowing

  • Open Monday to Thursday on Google, with no Friday hours
  • One reviewer says full sedation is not performed in the office
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,070 · 93rd
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A long-established family office with strong feedback on consistent care. Confirm sedation options and Friday coverage before you book.

Website+1615-383-3690 Directions

2125 Blakemore Ave, Nashville, TN 37212

Smiles Up Dentistry logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Smiles Up Dentistry

4.81,031 Google reviews

Smiles Up Dentistry is a Midtown practice on Patterson Street that advertises 24/7 emergency care and says it was created for people who cannot visit during regular hours. Its site lists after-hours and weekend visits, walk-ins during set daytime hours and on-site free parking. Insurance and financing information is also posted.

What people praise

  • Patients describe being seen the next day with a severe toothache
  • A reviewer who called many offices says this was the one that helped quickly
  • Weekend availability valued by working patients
  • Clean, modern office described by reviewers

Worth knowing

  • Walk-ins are limited to set daytime windows on the site, so call first for anything urgent
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,031 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Built for the moment timing is the problem. Call first to confirm emergency availability, since hours listed on Google and the website differ.

Website+1615-678-8965 Directions

1916 Patterson St Ste 712, Nashville, TN 37203

Sonrisas Nashville (Dentista) logo
#4↩ Responds to reviews

Sonrisas Nashville (Dentista)

4.9859 Google reviews

Sonrisas Nashville (Dentista) is a Murfreesboro Pike dental clinic with Spanish and English service. Its site says new patients can get an exam for $20 and that same-day appointments are available, and it lists the Nashville office alongside offices in Nolensville and Smyrna. Google does not show opening hours, so the website's own hours are the best guide.

What people praise

  • Patients say they were seen without an appointment
  • A reviewer praises the dentist for honest, straightforward advice
  • The $20 evaluation is mentioned by a patient and on the clinic's site
  • Staff described as kind and attentive

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer was referred to another office for a procedure, so ask which location treats what
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume859 · 83rd
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit for Spanish speakers and for a low-cost first look at a problem. Ask about the treatment plan and pricing in writing.

Website+1615-857-9596 Directions

1009 Murfreesboro Pike #101, Nashville, TN 37217

Thomas Nabors, DDS logo
#5🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Thomas Nabors, DDS

5.0661 Google reviews

Thomas Nabors, DDS is a Church Street practice that Google lists as a cosmetic dentist, with periodontist and implant categories as well. Its site describes Dr. Nabors as training other dentists in smile design. Hours on Google run Monday to Thursday.

What people praise

  • Patients describe veneers, crowns and implant work
  • A reviewer says a consultation was waived when more urgent needs came up
  • Referrals to a periodontist and endodontist mentioned
  • A perfect 5.0 on hundreds of reviews

Worth knowing

  • Open Monday to Thursday only, so plan around those days
  • Reviews describe multi-visit cosmetic cases, so ask for a written plan and timeline
Reputation scorecardrank in Nashville
Rating5 / 5
Review volume661 · 60th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A pick for smile design and restorative work rather than quick drop-in care, with a perfect 5.0 on 661 reviews.

Website+1629-265-9219 Directions

401 Church St Ste 910, Nashville, TN 37219

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

What the scorecards show

The scorecards are built from public Google data on the verified date. Rating is the live star average. Review volume compares how many patients have rated a practice with other Nashville dentists. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from a thousand patients carries more than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency shows how lately reviews are still arriving. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What affects dental costs in Nashville

Dental prices depend on the treatment, whether insurance applies, any imaging and whether a specialist is needed. Sonrisas says its new patient exam is $20 on its own site, but we did not find other published prices in the material we reviewed. Ask each office for a written estimate with the insurance portion separated out.

Neighborhoods these practices serve

These practices are across Nashville, in Green Hills on Bedford Avenue, Midtown near Patterson Street, along Blakemore Avenue, on Murfreesboro Pike and on Church Street downtown. Searching for a dentist near me? Each listing shows a phone number and map link so you can find the closest office.

What to ask a new dentist

  • Do you accept my insurance, and what would I owe for this treatment?
  • Can you see me for an emergency, and what are your after-hours options?
  • Who treats which procedures, and when do you refer to a specialist?
  • What does a first visit include and cost?
  • How do you handle anxiety or sedation?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these dentists offers emergency or after-hours care?

Smiles Up Dentistry advertises 24/7 emergency care, and David Roach Family Dentistry and Sonrisas list emergency services. Call ahead, since availability changes.

Is there a dentist here that speaks Spanish?

Sonrisas Nashville (Dentista) describes bilingual staff on its site. Confirm language support for your appointment when you call.

The short version

David Roach Family Dentistry is the safe default for most families on review depth and hours, Smiles Up suits urgent visits, and Thomas Nabors, DDS is the cosmetic pick. Get a written estimate before any major treatment.

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