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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Nashville, TN (2026)

184 clinics offering teeth cleanings, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Smiles Up Dentistry, ranked #1 of 184 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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184 Nashville clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 6 offer same-day or emergency visits and 21 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 73 of them.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Nashville at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Nashville at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Smiles Up Dentistry77—Yes
2Emergency Dental of Nashville73——
3OMS Nashville - Dental Implants & Oral Surgery73——
4Duciell Dental Care691.0★ (1)Yes
5Wright Mitchell DDS685.0★ (92)—
6Ly Nguyen DDS, Dentist685.0★ (1)—
7Clinica Dental La Paz67——
8Acme Care Dental Center67——
9Colon E. Walter, DDS67——
10Creative Dental67——

The 184 best cleaning 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 cleaning in Nashville

    #1 Smiles Up Dentistry

    1916 Patterson St Suite 712, Nashville, TN 37203

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for teeth cleanings 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

  2. #2 Emergency Dental of Nashville

    15576 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37211

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for teeth cleanings 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

    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.
  3. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for teeth cleanings 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

    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.
  4. #7 Clinica Dental La Paz

    4057 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for teeth cleanings 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

  5. #12 Dr. Douglas W. McMillan Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

    4105 Hillsboro Cir, Nashville, TN 37215

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for teeth cleanings 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

All 184 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #184, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Green Hills Family Dentistry624.9★ (1,018)
27Sweet Truth Dental625.0★ (55)
28Mindy M. Thompson D.D.S.624.9★ (535)
29Belle Meade Family Dentistry - Nashville, TN624.9★ (913)
30Dr. B and Associates Family & Cosmetic Dentistry625.0★ (519)
31Midtown Smiles624.9★ (821)
32The Hills Dentistry Nashville615.0★ (469)
33Vangas dentist office615.0★ (4)Evenings · Sat · Sun
34Devine Dentistry615.0★ (587)
35Adams & Seaton Pediatric Dentistry614.9★ (866)
36Young Christopher DDS615.0★ (4)
37Germantown Dental604.9★ (397)
38East Side Smiles604.9★ (508)
39Bedford Avenue Dentistry604.9★ (166)
40Hancock Dentistry604.9★ (411)
41BiTE Dentistry604.9★ (430)
42East Nashville Pediatric Dentistry604.9★ (523)
43Gorham & Ammarell Dentistry604.9★ (512)
44Pitts Adam S MD603.9★ (35)
45Green Hills Pediatric Dentistry604.9★ (407)
46Dr. Samuel S. Jackson III, DDS594.0★ (12)
47Thompson Pediatric Dentistry595.0★ (61)
48Green Dental Health and Aesthetics595.0★ (104)
49Sullivan Family Dentistry595.0★ (300)
50Family Dental Health of Belle Meade594.8★ (466)
51The PRE Experience585.0★ (3)Evenings · Sat
52Woodbine Dental Care584.7★ (70)Sat
53Davis Dental Arts Studio585.0★ (4)
54Neighborhood Dentist.585.0★ (3)Evenings · Sun
55Hillsboro Pediatric Dentistry585.0★ (148)
56Foster Robert D DDS575.0★ (3)
57Dental Faith57Evenings · Sat
58Provence Timothy DDS575.0★ (2)
59Inglewood Family Dentistry574.9★ (130)
60Worthy Artmas L DDS.564.0★ (68)Evenings
61Cason Terrence DDS564.7★ (26)Evenings
62AC Dentistry564.6★ (188)
63Cole Costello562.7★ (3)
64Green Dental564.4★ (88)Sat
65Reid Hill563.0★ (2)
66Sleep Nashville564.6★ (32)
67Anissa Burgess565.0★ (1)
68Avrit Matthew DDS565.0★ (1)
69Fethi Abdulahi562.3★ (3)
70Shemancik Ellen DDS565.0★ (1)
71Dentist551.0★ (1)
72Dental Spa - Dr.Tracie Battle555.0★ (3)Sat · Sun
73Dr. Roney O. Guinn, DDS553.7★ (3)
74NH Dental Partners, PLLC554.9★ (62)
75Fesmire Dental Group544.9★ (39)
76Batson Jerry535.0★ (15)
77Thompson Lane Cosmetic and Family Dentistry523.4★ (25)Sat
78Crafton James a DDS525.0★ (5)
79Wood Christopher DDS515.0★ (12)
80Romersa John C DDS515.0★ (10)
81Dental care for kids512.7★ (3)Sat
82Family Dentistry Dr. Wendy JangDhari514.2★ (24)
83Dr. Cheryl Ann Scott, TMJ Rehabilitation & Craniofacial Occlusion505.0★ (1)Sat
84Smiley Kim A DDS494.0★ (4)
85Smiley G Wesley DDS483.0★ (4)
86Dr. William B. Butler, DDS483.3★ (3)
87Vanderbilt Orthodontic Center475.0★ (1)
88Dr. Johnny L. Miller, DDS475.0★ (1)
89Ronald Rosson, DDS475.0★ (1)
90ComfortSmile Dental Center Nashville47Evenings · Sat · Sun
91Nashville Dental Center47Sat
92Associated Dental Group & Harding Dental Center47Sat
93Mi Plaza Dental-- (Dentista)47Sat
94West Nashville Dental Clinic47Sat
95Harding Dental Center47Sat
96Cornerstone Family Dentistry47Sat
97Stein Dental Care47Sat
9812 South Dental Studio37
99Nashville Dentures & Implants37
100East Nashville Family Dentistry37
101Green Hills Dental Center37
102Tennessee Family Dental Care37
103Nashville Family Dentistry37
104Poff Dental Associates37
105Robert S. Elam, DDS, MAGD37
106West Nashville Dental37
107American Dental Center37
108Donelson Dental Center37
109Harpeth Dental Care37
110Healthy Smiles Dental Center Nashville: Burgess Miguel DDS37
111Nunn Family Dentistry37
112Swang Dental Care37
113Walk In Dental Clinics Inc37
114West Meade Dental37
115Tennessee Family Dental Care - Midtown PLLC37
116Center For Advanced Dentistry37
117Bellevue Dental Care37
118Smith Dental Center37
119دكتور مهند عبدالجبار كاظم34Evenings · Sat · Sun
120Castle Dental & Orthodontics33
121Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry33
122Embassy Dental - Hillsboro Village33
123Gray Dental Care PC33
124Embassy Dental - Donelson33
125West End Smiles33
126Interfaith Dental33
127Nashville Dresstoccoccal Dental Center - Pediatric Anti-bacterial Therapeutic Dentistry & Dental Arts17Evenings
128Alexander Dozier15
129American Dental Co-Op15
130Angela Maria Ross15
131Anita Sykes15
132Averbuch Larry a DDS15
133Baker Jr Elbert w DDS15
134Bell Michelle P DDS15
135Brannon Thomas E DDS15
136Casey Dental15
137Coggins Cheryl R DDS15
138Davis Gerald DDS15
139Doelnelson dentrisey15
140Dr. Andrew Mills15
141Dr. Byron Bush15
142Dr. cary M. elpidio, DDS15
143Dr. James J. Mcgill, DDS15
144Dr. John Gholson15
145Dr. Kelly Norris15
146Dr. Kenneth Wolf15
147Dr. Luis M. Mary3, DDS15
148Dr. Roosevelt S. Smith, DDS15
149Dr. Scott Harris15
150Dr. Suzanne W. Hayes, DDS15
151Dudley De Ranae R DDS15
152Elite Dental Group15
153Fossick Ray B DDS15
154Gentle Dentist Brooklyn15
155Hall Family and Cosmetic Dentistry15
156Harris Ethel Pecol DDS15
157Heartland Dental Care: Richardson Diane Dr15
158James E. Tyus, D.D.S.15
159Julia Dental Implant Center15
160Kenn Dental Lab15
161Lin Susie DDS15
162Metro clinic15
163Oakridge Dental Care Nashville15
164Oliver H William DDS15
165Omar Aref15
166Orthodontic Directory15
167Presley O W DDS15
168quala care dental products15
169Rabi Ahmad M DDS15
170Ross Angela M DDS15
171Sarah Keller15
172Southeastern Oral & Maxillofcl15
173thi lan15
174Tran Thanvan DDS15
175Tri State Mobile Dental15
176tu tin15
177Urgent Dentist Care Nashville15
178Williams Charles W DDS15
179Wright Tanya DDS15
180Melrose Family Dental8
181Bright Horizon Dental7
182Nashville Center for Sleep and TMJ7
183Andrea M. Clegg, DMD7
184Indie Orthodontics4

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What is a teeth cleaning?

A professional teeth cleaning removes plaque and hardened tartar that brushing and flossing miss. A routine cleaning works above the gumline. A deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, treats gum disease below the gumline.

Teeth cleaning: specialist or general dentist?

Dental hygienists and general dentists do routine cleanings. A periodontist (gum specialist) may be recommended when gum disease is advanced or keeps coming back after deep cleanings.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Nashville?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Nashville?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Routine adult cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
Cleaning with exam and x-rays$160–$320DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant$160–$380DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full teeth cleaning cost guide for Nashville

What to expect from a teeth cleaning

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

A teeth cleaning: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a routine cleaning; deep cleanings are often split over 2 visits
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes routine; 1–2 hours for a deep cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine cleaning; gums can feel tender for a few days after a deep cleaning
When to see a specialistWhen gum pockets are deep, bone loss shows on x-rays, or gum disease persists after treatment

How we ranked Nashville cleaning dentists

We scored 184 Nashville clinics offering teeth cleanings 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

Teeth cleanings in Nashville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Nashville?

Smiles Up Dentistry ranks #1 of 184 Nashville clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Emergency Dental of Nashville ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Nashville, TN?

A teeth cleaning in Nashville typically costs $74–$196 USD. By type: routine adult cleaning $75–$200; cleaning with exam and x-rays $160–$320; deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant $160–$380. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is a teeth cleaning covered by insurance or Medicaid in Tennessee?

Most dental insurance plans cover routine cleanings, usually twice a year. Deep cleanings are often covered at a lower rate as basic care. Medicaid covers cleanings for children; adult coverage varies by state.

Does a teeth cleaning hurt?

A routine cleaning is usually not painful. Most patients feel pressure and scraping, and sensitive spots can twinge. A deep cleaning is typically done with local anesthetic, so the treated area is numb. Gums may feel tender for a few days afterward.

Which Nashville teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

21 of 184 Nashville clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Smiles Up Dentistry, Duciell Dental Care 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 teeth cleanings in Nashville?

184 Nashville clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 21 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 73 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.