Richard Gaw Dentistry
Richard Gaw, DDS:
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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Dr. Gaw is a scam!  He only wants money.  He will “create” work so he can get more money from you.  I took my daughter there since his office is much closer to us than my previous dentist.  Even though my daughter had been evaluated 6 month prior, Dr. Gaw said she had 6 cavities, then increased it to 10 (during her initial fill day), then said she had 13 cavities (during her second fill day).  He charged me over $3,000 out of pocket (since it was over the amount my insurance covered within one year).  I will NEVER go to him again and do not recommend him.

Dr. Gaw has been treating my family for 15 years. He is extraordinary. His cosmetic work is art. Best technology, great location, big comfortable space. If it’s an emergency, he will see you ASAP, weekends, holidays, whatever. And he’s a great guy and all his patients love him. Highest recommendation.

Dr. Gaw did an excellent job of taking care of my teeth. I have a couple of problems with my teeth. One tooth needs to be pulled. I am on a blood thinner for my heart . Dr Gaw even called my heart doctor to discuss pulling the tooth with him. This was my first visit and I was very pleased with Dr. Gaw. My old dentist retired.

Great experience and I felt completely safe getting dental work done in the midst of COVID with the precautions the office took.   My teeth look AMAZING and I feel like I have my youthful smile back… so much so I cried when I got in the car and looked in the mirror.  Love the results!  Thank you Dr. Gaw and Jessica!!!!! You made me feel like me again!

I had a great experience at Dr. Gaw’s office as a new patient. He worked me in for an emergency procedure between Christmas and New Year’s which I was exceedingly grateful for as I was scared I would not be able to find anyone accepting new patients. He relieved the immense pain I was in and scheduled a follow-up visit shortly after New Years. Very friendly, explained all my options, and did great work with minimal discomfort. Staff was top notch as well. Highly recommend.

Recommend Dr. GAW to all my friends! Conveniently located in Green Hills, Dr. Gaw takes time with patients. Very happy environment, very kind and professional staff. I look forward to seeing them each visit. Highly, highly recommend. I had a very top notch cleaning today with Stacey.

I visited Dr. Gaw from a referral.  The front office staff, assistants and Dr . Gaw were all the best!  Dr. Gaw provided the information I was needing, offered a plan to meet my needs and I will be scheduling a follow-up appointment for my dental work to be done.  Very professional and no high pressure for services to be performed.  Dr. Gaw offered many choices for dental needs and was a great listener also.  I will definitely be referring friends and family to Dr. Gaw!

If dental work could be easy, this is where it would happen. As a new patient, I got in quickly-Carmen was so helpful and understanding. When I arrived, I only waited long enough to fill out the necessary paperwork. The team is excellent-Jessica explained everything as we went along. Dr. Gaw is great- very friendly and at ease in his work. I got a quote for my out of pocket cost as soon as they knew what I needed and was able to get started right away. They were efficient and made it as comfortable as possible for me. Everyone is so kind and it is apparent that they work well together as a team. I can honestly say it’s the best experience I’ve had in a dental office. Cheers!

I have been using Dr. Gaw since the late 90s! Now, my husband and 2 children see him. We could not ask for a more knowledgeable, courteous and patient dentist! The office is state of the art and the staff are super welcoming and personable. Mrs. Kim, my hygienist, is the BEST! A couple of my family members have high anxiety when going to the dentist but this team makes them as comfortable and at ease as possible ;). I cannot thank them enough!

I recently moved back to Nashville after many years away.  I had problems with the first dentist I visited.  A friend recommended Richard Gaw.  Dr. Gaw is a wonderful, conscientious dentist, as is his staff.  He spent  time getting to know me and my teeth, he answered all my questions and I felt he truly cared.  He will be my dentist as long as I have teeth!

I have been a patient of Dr. Gaw’s for years. I have always had a good experience in their office. The office staff is always friendly, courteous and helpful. Dr. Gaw and Kim the hygienist, are friendly and professional at the same time. They help me to keep my teeth healthy. Kim helps keep my teeth clean and always checks for other problems too.

I have been to a few different Dentists in Nashville and Dr. Gaw is by far the best. Everyone at the office is kind, knowledgeable about insurance, and helpful when it comes to scheduling an appointment. I have never had any pain after a cleaning or filling. They are honest and upfront about options when you do need to have dental work done. I highly recommend them!

Had a terrific cleaning by the most talented tooth cleaner ( Erin), best of all no decay or tooth destruction….. Missed seeing Dr G and his trusty chair side Jess. They were deep inside someones grill while I was in Erin’s capable hands. Just a delightful day at the dental office, look forward to my next appointment 6 months from now. They are the best in Nashvegas….. go preds

Teeth shined up most excellently by Kim. Inspected most excellently by Dr. Gaw. Visiting with the people in this office is always so reassuring. Everyone clearly knows what they are doing and are so very professional and nice about it. Cannot recommend highly enough. Excellent dentist & staff!

I went to Dr. Gaw seeking a second opinion after another dentist told me that a tooth needed to be extracted–that conventional a procedure, such as a root canal, would not be feasible to save the tooth. Suffice it to say that I am glad that I sought his advice, because he was able to “save” my tooth. From beginning to end, my experience at Dr. Gaw’s practice was exceptional: his staff was professional and courteous; his facilities were state of the art; his competence and bed-side manner were both a caliber I have not encountered at other dentists. I highly recommend him, and plan to continue seeing him for my routine dental care.

This office is amazing!!! They are professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. I am usually very nervous about having dental work done. However, Dr. Gaw’s office was so comforting, and completely calmed my fears and answered all my questions. I am so glad I chose this facility to do the job!

Dr Gaw is a kind, caring, gifted dentist and he has done some beautiful work in my mouth. He and his staff, particularly Jessica and Airyn, are the most kind, understanding, capable group of folks I’ve ever dealt with in a dental setting. I think of them as dear friends now. Lovely chairside manner too. They try so hard to keep me calm and to comfort me during any procedure (and there have been a lot of them!) I highly recommend Dr Gaw and his staff!

Was recommended by a relative who loves Dr. Gaw and his staff. I had a very painful tooth and although I was not an established patient they got me in quickly, Dr. Gaw diagnosed the issue and I have begun treatment. I have to say that the whole staff is very welcoming.. I immediately felt at ease and very comfortable with Dr. Gaw and confident with his practice… For this I am very grateful! Five stars!

I went to Dr. Gaw years ago and was always happy with the results. I moved away, but when I came back a couple of years ago, I was happy to find him still hard at work! Always gentle, thorough, and never makes a dental visit feel like a chore-more like “Hey, I get to go see Dr. Gaw tomorrow!” All of the staff there are always cheerful and friendly, from reception to hygienist to dental assistant. They recognize me and call me by name, which is nice, considering I’m only there a few times a year. When my insurance changed and he was no longer a “preferred” provider, I didn’t care. I was willing to pay that difference, because he takes such good care of me.

Dr. Gaw is my favorite cosmetic dentist in Nashville. He’s repaired my teeth on several occasions (who chips a tooth when biting into a chip?) and also took out my wisdom teeth. His dental practice has a great location in Green Hills Nashville and his staff is really efficient – you get in and out on time, proper reminders for your appointment and there is a TV in every room – good for ESPN. I highly recommend him as a Nashville cosmetic dentist.

Dr Gaw is the best dentist and his staff is right up there with him. Kim is my hygienist and she’s always on time, thorough, informative, really a lot of fun (I know in a dentist’s office?! hahaha) and makes the the whole process extremely comfortable and easy. The dental services are always spot on and I have never had an issue, ever, in the 20 plus years that I have been going there. Truly a ‘painless’ dentist. 😉 Thanks so much!

Dr. Gaw took me in on an emergency (first time patient) basis for a broken front tooth. Within 15 minutes, you could NOT tell it had been injured. True artist, great personality, wonderful staff and fair pricing. My entire family is switching to you going forward. Thanks for all!

I have been a patient of Dr. Richard Gaw since 1995. For over 25 years, he and his staff have provided me, and my family with “quality” dental service. I have recommended him, to other friends and coworkers. They have remained, long time patients as well. If you are looking for Dentist- I highly recommend his office. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

Great experience and I felt completely safe getting dental work done in the midst of COVID with the precautions the office took. My teeth look AMAZING and I feel like I have my youthful smile back… so much so I cried when I got in the car and looked in the mirror. Love the results! Thank you Dr. Gaw and Jessica!!!!! You made me feel like me again!

I’ve heard horror stories about incompetent dentists, so I am fortunate to have been referred to Dr. Gaw. He’s very knowledgeable, trustworthy, friendly and easy to talk to. He always discusses options before making decisions about my dental care, and I never feel pressured. I’ve been receiving his services for 5-6 years and he’s pretty much the coolest dentist I’ve ever had! Also, my hygienist Tina is super nice and competent!

Love, love, love this staff!  I am not one who enjoys going to the dentist for any reason, but the staff always helps me to relax from the time I enter the office untl the final goodbye!  Professional, caring, and supportive with first class technology to support their expertise.  I wouldn’t go anywhere else.  Cheryl G

I have been using Dr. Gaw since the late 90s! Now, my husband and 2 children see him. We could not ask for a more knowledgeable, courteous and patient dentist! The office is state of the art and the staff are super welcoming and personable. I can’t rate Dr. Gaw and his staff highly enough!

Dr. Gaw did a great job on my chipped tooth – the procedure was virtually painless and I was in and out in less than 1 hour. They were completely on time (actually, I was a little late and they still took me in right away). The office in Green Hills is super nice and modern with lots of TVs and the staff is lovely. I scheduled my next teeth cleaning with him and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a cosmetic or general dentist in Nashville.

I was referred to Dr. Gaw by a friend who has seen him for thirty years. I have seen many good dentists over my 73 years. Dr. Gaw is the first dentist in my lifetime who has sat with me and talked with me, myself, I in an interested and careful way. I have never had such a positive one-on-one experience with any dentist. I return in six months.

Dr. Gaw has been my dentist for almost 20 years, and Kim as my dental hygienist. They are the most incredible, caring people. I feel right at home with them. They are truly an extension of my family. Thank you Dr. Gaw, Kim, and the rest of your entire staff. Thank you for being such an amazing dental office and even more amazing people!!!

Dr. Gaw and his staff, especially Airin, are always kind and friendly. I appreciate that. I don’t always say how the staff makes me feel, but I am grateful to be treated so well each and every visit! I have recommended Dr. Gaw to my friends and constituents because I feel confident that they will be taken care of, with a smile, just like I have been cared for!

3 words: Welcoming, caring and honest! I went to Dr. Gaw (at the recommendation of a co-worker) to get a second opinion regarding dental work I was told I needed. Let me just say that this dental office saved me money and RESOLVED my issue the very day I arrived. They even went the extra mile to contact my orthodontist about getting me more suitable retainers. Needless to say, they have gained a new client in me.

I visited Dr. Gaw from a referral. The front office staff, assistants and Dr . Gaw were all the best! Dr. Gaw provided the information I was needing, offered a plan to meet my needs and I will be scheduling a follow-up appointment for my dental work to be done. Very professional and no high pressure for services to be performed. Dr. Gaw offered many choices for dental needs and was a great listener also. I will definitely be referring friends and family to Dr. Gaw!

Dr. Gaw and his staff are amazing. I’ve been a patient of his for over 8 years now and I couldn’t imagine going to anyone else. I had dental problems after my first pregnancy and he and his team completely put me at ease. Both my husband and son see him as well. I would highly recommend seeing him if you’re in need of an excellent dentist.

In need of a new dentist since moving to Nashville for school, I recently decided to see Dr. Gaw for a basic teeth cleaning. I’m thankful I made the decision to follow my friends’ advice and see him, because it was a completely painless experience (which isn’t always the case when it comes to dentists). A lot of my fellow Vanderbilt students and alumni that have stayed in the Nashville go see him, and now I see why. The entire office was courteous and professional.

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