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Best Emergency Dentists in Shelbyville, TN (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Vanderbilt Heart Shelbyville, ranked #1 of 29 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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29 Shelbyville clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Shelbyville at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Shelbyville at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Vanderbilt Heart Shelbyville73
2Vanderbilt Integrated Primary Care North73
3Vanderbilt Integrated Primary Care Shelbyville73
4Dr. John H. Gilmore, DDS67
5Dr.Warner67
6Fogarty Christopher DDS67
7Heritage Surgery Clinic67
8Koonce & Beard67
9Marvo Odds67
10Nolin Family Practice PC67

The 29 best emergency care dentists in Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville

    #1 Vanderbilt Heart Shelbyville

    2839 US-231 Suite 209, Shelbyville, TN 37160

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Shelbyville 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 Heart ShelbyvilleFull profile(615) 322-2318
    In their words

    We’re in this with you, to help you get the care you need, safely. Vanderbilt Health has restarted surgeries, procedures and clinic visits that were paused or delayed. Safety is our top priority, with measures that follow – and in some cases exceed – local, state and CDC public health recommendations. Everyone wears a mask – patients, visitors, doctors, nurses and staff. We’re sanitizing rooms between each patient, and cleaning public spaces frequently throughout the day.…

    From Vanderbilt Heart Shelbyville's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Vanderbilt Integrated Primary Care Shelbyville

    1612 N Main St Suite B, Shelbyville, TN 37160

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Shelbyville 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 Integrated Primary Care ShelbyvilleFull profile(931) 685-2022

  18. #18 Walgreens Pharmacy

    826 N Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160, United States

    63/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for emergency dental care in Shelbyville: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Walgreens PharmacyFull profile(931) 680-4725

  20. #20 The Retreat at Northpoint

    2422 US-231, Shelbyville, TN 37160, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at The Retreat at NorthpointFull profile(931) 684-1180

  21. #21 Chamberland Dentistry PC

    1006 Colloredo Blvd, Shelbyville, TN 37160

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in Shelbyville on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Chamberland Dentistry PCFull profile(931) 684-9167

  22. #22 Primary Care & Hope Clinic Shelbyville

    1701 N Main St suite c, Shelbyville, TN 37160

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Shelbyville on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Primary Care & Hope Clinic ShelbyvilleFull profile(931) 685-9000

  23. #23 Clements Dental

    710 N Brittain St ste c, Shelbyville, TN 37160

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Shelbyville on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Clements DentalFull profile(931) 685-9700
    In their words

    Clements Dental office in Shelbyville TN, we are committed to deliver great care to you and your family. We are here to serve people who understand the importance of good health. We understand optimal health is different for each person and therefore our goal is to educate and facilitate each individual and their own needs.

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

  24. #24 Pack Orthodontics - Shelbyville

    611 N Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Shelbyville on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pack Orthodontics - ShelbyvilleFull profile(931) 684-1430

  25. #25 Affordable Dentures & Implants

    1872 N Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Shelbyville on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Affordable Dentures & ImplantsFull profile(931) 400-2450
    In their words

    At Affordable Dentures of Shelbyville, TN are uniquely focused on replacing missing teeth, and helping transform your smile and your life. Our services include dental implants, full or partial dentures, tooth extractions and other dental specialties. Our skilled technicians in the onsite lab craft dentures in hours, not days. Our Practice Owner dentists provide unique treatment plans to match your needs and your budget. You will not find better quality for less. Come see for…

    From Affordable Dentures & Implants's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 29 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Bedford County Health Department33
27Davis Dental33
28Image Orthodontics33
29Community Clinics-Shelbyville14

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Shelbyville

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 Shelbyville?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Shelbyville?
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 Shelbyville

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 Shelbyville emergency care dentists

We scored 29 Shelbyville clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Shelbyville data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Shelbyville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Shelbyville?

Vanderbilt Heart Shelbyville ranks #1 of 29 Shelbyville clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Vanderbilt Integrated Primary Care North ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

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

Emergency dental care in Shelbyville 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.

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 Shelbyville emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 29 Shelbyville clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Walgreens Pharmacy and Petsense. 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 Shelbyville?

29 Shelbyville clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Shelbyville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 29 clinics.

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