Nashville's Dentist

Dedicated to Smiles

Trains other dentists in smile design
A periodontal authority
Nashville's only accredited member of the AACD
Concierge travel services

Our patient, Jeffery Simmons, NFL Player — Actual Patient

Our patients, Jeffery Simmons, NFL Player — Jeffery Simmons, NFL Player

Real Patient Smile Designs

A Highly Trusted  
Dentist for Elite Care

Welcome to the practice of Dr. Thomas Nabors, where we offer exceptional dental care in the heart of Nashville, TN. Our mission is to help every patient achieve the confidence to smile freely and make a lasting, positive impression on the world. We blend advanced dental health with cosmetic artistry, ensuring that each patient leaves with a smile that is not only beautiful but also healthy and fully functional.

With a focus on personalized care, we create results that inspire confidence. Trust your smile to a dentist who not only provides world-class care but also trains and mentors other dental professionals in the art of cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Nabors Provides  Unmatched Care

A Dental Educator

Dentists from across the country come to Dr. Nabors for courses on treatments such as prepless veneers, dental hygiene, and more.

Advanced Technology

Our Nashville practice is equipped with the latest in dental technology for the best care possible. We are also paperless for better efficiency and quicker service.

Comprehensive Options

Dr. Nabors and our team offer comprehensive treatments, including cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry treatments, to ensure you can achieve all your dental goals in one office.

Amenities

We go above and beyond to ensure our patients are comfortable by offering snacks and coffee in the waiting room and TV in each treatment room.

Concierge Travel Dentistry

Patients from across the United States and beyond choose Dr. Nabors for advanced cosmetic and health-focused dental care. Our practice is designed to fully support out-of-town patients with a seamless and rewarding concierge experience.

Convenient Treatment schedule

Treatment is designed around your schedule from the very first step! Most patients begin with a virtual smile consultation, followed by a personalized treatment plan and a streamlined in-office itinerary that’s often completed over just a few days.

What is a virtual smile consult?

Upload a close-up selfie to share any concerns or goals you have for your smile. Dr. Nabors will send a personalized video addressing your questions and providing tailored recommendations. After reviewing, you can schedule an in-person visit with our dentist.

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Patients & Dentists Trust Dr. Nabors One of the Less than 500 accredited Dentists in the world

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Truly Unmatched Care

Nashville has no shortage of dentists, but choosing the right dentist can make all the difference. Dentists from across the country come to Dr. Nabors for his education courses on treatments like prepless veneers. When you choose Thomas Nabors, DDS, you can rest assured your smile is in great hands.

Custom Smile Design
 for ideal Results
Periodontal Care &
Oral-Systemic Health
Smile Arte Education:
Dentists Learn, Patients Benefit

Real Patient Smile Designs

Custom Smile Design for Ideal Results

Dr. Nabors leverages his tools, training, and AACD accreditation to plan treatments uniquely geared to your features and goals.

After your virtual consultation, tools like digital X-rays and impressions, intraoral cameras, and 3D scans will make the in-person Smile Design process more accurate and efficient for you and Dr. Nabors. He’ll evaluate your smile and facial features thoroughly, then sit down with you for an in-depth explanation of all your options, including which treatments will best flatter you individually or in combination.

Get started on the journey to the smile of your dreams today.

Real Patient Smile Designs

Periodontal Care & Oral–Systemic Health

A truly beautiful smile starts with health. Dr. Nabors has long been recognized as a leader in periodontal care and oral-systemic health, with a career-long focus on the connection between gum disease and whole-body wellness.

Our patients benefit from a modern periodontal program that may include:

Advanced imaging
Salivary diagnostics
Phase-contrast microscopy
Customized hygiene protocols
Modular therapy methods

As a co-founder of OralDNA Labs and a developer of widely taught periodontal treatment protocols, Dr. Nabors approaches periodontal care as preventive medicine. He’s focused on identifying disease early and treating it conservatively in order to support long-term health and set the stage for beautiful cosmetic transformations.

Dr. Thomas Nabors teaching Smile Arte Dental Education Course

Real Patient Smile Designs

Smile Arte Education: Dentists Learn, Patients Benefit

Dr. Thomas Nabors is known for creating exceptional smiles and teaching other dentists how to do it. Through Smile Arte, his advanced dental education platform, dentists from across the country travel to Nashville to learn Dr. Nabors’ techniques in conservative veneer design, prepless porcelain veneers, and modern periodontal care.

No-prep veneer cases and health-centered periodontal care
Intentionally small, immersive, and clinically driven classes
Studying real cases from diagnosis through delivery
Coursework spanning beginner to advanced levels, including case selection, smile design, diagnostics, lab communication, and live-patient observation
Emphasis on building repeatable systems for predictable, lasting results

For Dr. Nabors’ patients, his expertise translates into a higher level of care. Our dentist applies the same advanced protocols and deep planning he teaches through Smile Arte to each case in his private practice. You’re choosing a dentist who evaluates, designs, and delivers smiles with intention.

Thomas Nabors, DDS

Dr. Nabors grew up in a dental family and attended Mississippi State University, Lipscomb University, and the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. Known for his lifelike porcelain veneers and use of cutting-edge technology, he is one of fewer than 350 cosmetic dentists worldwide accredited through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the only accredited dentist in Nashville. He’s also a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, a Hornbrook Group Clinical Mentor, and a sought-after lecturer on cosmetic smile enhancement and oral health.

Dr. Nabors co-founded OralDNA Labs, a pioneering salivary diagnostic lab focused on periodontal diseases, and his periodontal protocols are widely taught. With over 10 years on the Editorial Review Board of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and his position as an editor for the Journal of the American Dental Association, he is a recognized authority on periodontal infections and non-surgical therapy.

Financial Information

We believe everyone should have access to the care they need to achieve their perfect smile. That’s why we offer ways to make advanced, modern dental care more affordable and accessible to patients in Nashville and beyond.

Insurance

As a non-restricted provider, we work with any dental insurance company and are happy to assist with filing claims. While we’re not directly contracted with insurance, this approach allows us to focus on providing the highest level of care without restrictions from insurance companies.

Financing Options

To make treatment more affordable, our Nashville practice offers in-house financing and accepts Cherry Financing and CareCredit® for flexible monthly payments.

Have questions about financing or costs?

Our Signature Procedures

Smile Design With Veneers A Premium Solution for Real Concerns

As an AACD-accredited dentist, Dr. Nabors’ custom porcelain veneers make an excellent fix for a range of cosmetic concerns. See some of the real results our dentist delivered with precise smile design.