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Best Emergency Dentists in Nashville, TN (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Smiles Up Dentistry, ranked #1 of 70 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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70 Nashville clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 12 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 14 of them.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Nashville at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Nashville at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Smiles Up Dentistry82—Yes
2Sonrisas Nashville (Dentista)754.9★ (863)—
3Emergency Dental of Nashville73——
4OMS Nashville - Dental Implants & Oral Surgery73——
5David Roach Family Dentistry734.8★ (1,180)—
6Priority Emergency Dental Care685.0★ (1)—
7QuickCare Dental685.0★ (1)—
8Urgent Dental Services685.0★ (1)—
9Clinica Dental La Paz67——
10Acme Care Dental Center67——

The 70 best emergency care dentists in Nashville, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. Ranked #1 for emergency care in Nashville

    #1 Smiles Up Dentistry

    1916 Patterson St Suite 712, Nashville, TN 37203

    82/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Nashville: emergency visits and evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smiles Up DentistryFull profile(615) 678-8965

  3. #3 Emergency Dental of Nashville

    15576 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37211

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Nashville on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Emergency Dental of NashvilleFull profile(615) 279-6911
    In their words

    At Emergency Dental of Nashville, we provide emergency services and general dental care at the convenience of our patients. We know that pain and other dental emergencies cannot wait. Therefore, we specialize in addressing immediate dental needs the same day our patients contact us. We also service general practice patients during hours that are convenient to them, including weekday evening and weekend hours. Come try us out and see how our amazing service works.

    From Emergency Dental of Nashville's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 OMS Nashville - Dental Implants & Oral Surgery

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Nashville on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at OMS Nashville - Dental Implants & Oral SurgeryFull profile
    In their words

    OMSNashville is a leading provider of oral surgical solutions throughout Middle Tennessee. With eight convenient locations, OMSNashville makes oral healthcare as accessible as possible. At the Springfield location, patients can ensure strong, healthy, confident smiles via dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, and other oral surgery options. OMSNashville has been around since 1988 and offers unparalleled experience, including a combined 75 years of experience shared between…

    From OMS Nashville - Dental Implants & Oral Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  9. #9 Clinica Dental La Paz

    4057 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for emergency dental care in Nashville: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Clinica Dental La PazFull profile(615) 333-1360

  14. #14 Dr. Douglas W. McMillan Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

    4105 Hillsboro Cir, Nashville, TN 37215

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for emergency dental care in Nashville on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Douglas W. McMillan Cosmetic & Family DentistryFull profile(615) 428-8455

  20. #20 Vanderbilt Dental and Oral Surgery Clinic

    2111 Belcourt Ave Suite #201, Nashville, TN 37212, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for emergency dental care in Nashville on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Vanderbilt Dental and Oral Surgery ClinicFull profile

All 70 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #70, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Up Pediatric Dentistry605.0★ (147)
27Smile on Nashville594.9★ (282)
28Dental Faith57Evenings · Sat
29Dinning Dental Nashville554.5★ (22)
30Nashville Family Dentist (Dr. Radu Pop)554.9★ (52)
31Nashville Dental Center47Sat
32Associated Dental Group & Harding Dental Center47Sat
33Mi Plaza Dental-- (Dentista)47Sat
34West Nashville Dental Clinic47Sat
35Harding Dental Center47Sat
36Cornerstone Family Dentistry47Sat
37Stein Dental Care47Sat
3812 South Dental Studio37
39Nashville Dentures & Implants37
40East Nashville Family Dentistry37
41Green Hills Dental Center37
42Tennessee Family Dental Care37
43Nashville Family Dentistry37
44Poff Dental Associates37
45Robert S. Elam, DDS, MAGD37
46West Nashville Dental37
47American Dental Center37
48Donelson Dental Center37
49Harpeth Dental Care37
50Healthy Smiles Dental Center Nashville: Burgess Miguel DDS37
51Nunn Family Dentistry37
52Swang Dental Care37
53Walk In Dental Clinics Inc37
54West Meade Dental37
55Tennessee Family Dental Care - Midtown PLLC37
56Center For Advanced Dentistry37
57Bellevue Dental Care37
58Smith Dental Center37
59Castle Dental & Orthodontics33
60Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry33
61Embassy Dental - Hillsboro Village33
62Gray Dental Care PC33
63Embassy Dental - Donelson33
64West End Smiles33
65Interfaith Dental33
66Dental Services Nashville27Sat · Sun
67Hickory Plaza Dental Group17
68Advanced Dental Health Center17
69Dr. Steve Cagliostro Emergency Dental Service15
70Emergency Dentist Assistance8

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Nashville

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

What is emergency dental care?

Emergency dental care treats urgent problems such as severe toothache, a knocked-out or broken tooth, swelling, or bleeding that will not stop. The first goal is to relieve pain and control infection; full treatment may follow at a later visit.

Emergency dental care: specialist or general dentist?

Most dental emergencies are handled by general dentists who keep same-day or after-hours slots. You may be referred to an endodontist or oral surgeon afterward. Facial swelling with fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury needs a hospital emergency department.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Nashville?

Typical ranges in USD for Nashville, TN. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Nashville?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$120–$290DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
After-hours or weekend visit$180–$470DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
Emergency extraction$180–$470DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full emergency dental care cost guide for Nashville

What to expect from emergency dental care

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Emergency dental care: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 urgent visit; often a follow-up for definitive treatment
Chair timeAbout 30–90 minutes depending on the problem
RecoveryDepends on the treatment given; pain often eases within a day or two
When to see a specialistWhen the tooth needs a complex root canal or surgical extraction, or after facial trauma

How we ranked Nashville emergency care dentists

We scored 70 Nashville clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Nashville data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Emergency dental care in Nashville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Nashville?

Smiles Up Dentistry ranks #1 of 70 Nashville clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Sonrisas Nashville (Dentista) ranks #2 (4.9★ from 863 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Nashville, TN?

Emergency dental care in Nashville typically costs $98–$490 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $120–$290; after-hours or weekend visit $180–$470; emergency extraction $180–$470. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Which Nashville clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

1 of 70 Nashville clinics offering emergency dental care lists same-day or emergency appointments, led by Smiles Up Dentistry. Same-day treatment depends on the diagnosis and the schedule, so call ahead to confirm before you go.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in Tennessee?

Many dental insurance plans cover emergency exams and palliative treatment, though the follow-up work is covered at its own rate. Medicaid often covers emergency dental care for adults even in states with limited adult benefits. Check your plan.

Does emergency dental treatment hurt?

The problem that brings you in usually hurts more than the treatment. Dentists typically numb the area with local anesthetic before any procedure. Some soreness afterward is common and is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief, but follow your dentist's advice.

Which Nashville emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

12 of 70 Nashville clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Smiles Up Dentistry, David Roach Family Dentistry and Clinica Dental La Paz. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer emergency dental care in Nashville?

70 Nashville clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 12 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 14 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Nashville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 285 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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