Dental Implant Cost in Nashville, TN (2026)

Corrected October 2026: city-level implant prices and clinic counts were withdrawn from this page. See our data corrections.

Real Dental Costs does not publish a Nashville-specific implant price. Our reference for a single dental implant (implant, abutment and crown) is the Tennessee editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices: $4,179, against $4,507 for the US (editorial estimate, edition 2026.1, not collected prices). Your Nashville quote depends on the clinic, the implant brand and whether a bone graft is needed. The Meharry School of Dentistry, Interfaith Dental and TennCare's adult dental benefit are the main lower-cost routes.

Estimate your Nashville implant cost

Implant pricing turns mainly on how many implants you need, the implant brand, and whether a bone graft is required. The calculator below starts from the Tennessee editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices — use it to size a budget, then compare it with the itemized written quotes you collect in Nashville.

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Nashville Dental Implant Cost Calculator

Based on the Tennessee editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices — adjust count, brand and bone graft

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* Estimates based on 2026 U.S. national averages. Actual costs vary by location and provider.

Tennessee and US reference prices (2026)

Real Dental Costs does not publish city-level implant prices. The chart and table show the state and national references only.

Dental implant: Tennessee vs US reference (2026)

Real Dental Costs editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices; state and national averages only, no city-level figure.

Low–HighAverage
ProcedureTennessee avgUS avg
Single dental implant (complete) — editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices$4,179$4,507
Porcelain veneer, per tooth$1,719$1,759
Braces, full treatment$5,901$6,352

Implant: Tennessee and US editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices. Veneer & braces: averages from ASQ360° Market Research for CareCredit (2023–24); we do not estimate city-level figures.

How to pay less for an implant in Nashville

1. Compare itemized written quotes

Advertised implant specials almost always exclude the abutment, crown or bone graft. Collect three or four itemized written quotes, confirm each separates the implant, abutment, crown and any bone graft, then ask each clinic to match the lowest.

2. The Meharry student-clinic pathway

The Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry — located in Nashville itself — runs supervised teaching clinics where students and residents treat patients under faculty oversight, typically well below private-practice fees and. Treatment takes longer because every step is checked, and you must pass an eligibility screening. Because Meharry sits inside the city rather than a suburb, it is unusually accessible for Nashville residents.

3. Non-profit and FQHC sliding-scale clinics

  • Interfaith Dental (600 Hill Avenue, Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37210; (615) 329-4790) is a non-profit clinic that serves low-income and uninsured patients on a sliding fee scale by income.
  • FQHC community health centers such as Neighborhood Health bill on a sliding scale and often staff bilingual teams.
  • The Lentz Public Health Dental Clinic (Metro Public Health, 615-340-5601) provides reduced-cost basic dental care.

4. TennCare, financing and discount plans

  • For adults, TennCare offers comprehensive, free dental care for all adult enrollees since 2023 — exams, cleanings, fillings and extractions, administered by Renaissance Dental since November 2025. Implants and veneers are normally not covered, but routine care you would pay for in most states is free here.
  • CareCredit and in-house payment plans spread the cost over 6-60 months; the longer the term, the more interest you pay.
  • HSA/FSA dollars pay for medically necessary implant work with pre-tax money, and discount dental plans lower the cash price at participating Nashville offices for an annual membership fee.

Nashville neighborhoods and market notes

Location inside the metro matters: Downtown, The Gulch, Green Hills and Brentwood carry central rents and a concentration of cosmetic dentistry, while the Nolensville Pike, Antioch and south-side corridor is a different market. Gather itemized quotes across the metro rather than just the nearest office.

[!WARNING] Before treatment, verify your provider is licensed by the Tennessee Board of Dentistry. A quote that looks unusually low often excludes the abutment, crown or bone graft — always get it itemized in writing.

Compare procedures and nearby Tennessee resources

Tennessee (state)Implants: $4,179Tennessee editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected pricesImplants (US)Implants: $4,507US editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected pricesBraces (US)Braces: $6,352Veneers (US)Veneers: $1,759

Dental Implant Cost (US)

National pricing, brands and what's included.

Braces Cost (US)

Metal, ceramic and Invisalign price ranges.

Veneers Cost (US)

Porcelain vs composite, per-tooth pricing.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a single dental implant cost in Nashville?
Real Dental Costs does not publish a Nashville-specific implant price. The reference we show is the Tennessee editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices: $4,179 for a single implant with abutment and crown, against $4,507 for the US (same editorial estimate, not collected prices). Your actual quote depends on the clinic, the brand of implant and whether a bone graft is needed.
Does the Meharry dental school offer low-cost implants in Nashville?
Yes. The Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry — a historic HBCU founded in 1886 and located in Nashville itself — runs teaching clinics where dental students and residents treat patients under faculty supervision, typically well below private-practice fees. Treatment takes longer because every step is checked, and you must pass an eligibility screening. Nashville is one of the few large cities where the dental school sits inside the city rather than a suburb, which keeps this low-cost pathway accessible.
Does TennCare cover dental implants in Nashville?
TennCare (Tennessee's Medicaid) added a comprehensive, no-cost adult dental benefit for all adult enrollees in 2023 — a notable and unusual change nationally, since most states cover only emergencies for adults. It includes exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions and more, and the program has been administered by Renaissance Dental since November 2025. Implants and veneers, however, are treated as major or cosmetic and are normally not covered, so for an implant plan to pay cash and lean on Meharry, Interfaith Dental or financing. Even so, the free TennCare adult benefit covers the routine care you would pay out of pocket for in most other states.
How can I get a cheaper dentist in Nashville without insurance?
Four levers work in Nashville without insurance. First, the Meharry teaching clinic and the non-profit Interfaith Dental charge well below private practice or on a sliding scale. Second, FQHC community health centers like Neighborhood Health bill on a sliding fee scale by income. Third, you can collect three or four itemized written quotes and negotiate. Fourth, CareCredit, in-house payment plans and pre-tax HSA/FSA dollars spread or cut the cost. If you are an adult enrolled in TennCare, routine care (cleanings, fillings, extractions) has been free since 2023.
How much do veneers and braces cost in Nashville?
We don't publish a city-level veneer or braces price for Nashville — unlike implants, orthodontic and cosmetic pricing does not track local implant prices, so we don't estimate city-level figures. In Tennessee, porcelain veneers average about $1,719 per tooth (state average, ASQ360 Market Research for CareCredit), about 2% below the $1,759 US average. Braces for a full course of treatment average about $5,901 in Tennessee (state average, ASQ360), about 7% below the $6,352 US average. Written quotes vary between Nashville clinics, so comparison shopping pays off.
Is dental insurance worth it for implants in Nashville?
Most Nashville dental plans treat implants as a major or cosmetic service and cap annual benefits near $1,000 to $1,500, so insurance rarely covers the full cost of an implant. It still helps: staying in-network lowers the fee you are billed, and some plans cover the crown or extraction portion. For a single large case, a discount dental plan or financing often beats a low-cap insurance policy — and TennCare adults already get routine care free.
Researched & verified by the Real Dental Costs Data & Research Team

Independent dental pricing research — every series carries a named source, and corrections are logged publicly. Not medical advice.

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Data Methodology & Sources

The Real Dental Costs Data & Research Team publishes the source of every series. Single-implant prices are our editorial estimate (edition 2026.1, not collected prices), published openly (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.20531728). Braces, veneer, crown and denture prices are from the Average Procedural Cost Study conducted by ASQ360° Market Research for Synchrony's CareCredit. Remaining procedures are compiled from published payer and provider fee data (2024–2026) and are national estimates that vary by provider and location. Corrections are logged publicly.
Pricing & Research Disclaimer: Real Dental Costs publishes independent dental pricing and market-research data for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment recommendation. Costs vary by provider and location — always consult a licensed dentist for clinical guidance and an exact quote.

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