Botox in Nashville, Tennessee
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Dentist-Administered Botox From an AACD-Accredited Cosmetic Dentist
Nashville's Only AACD-Accredited Dentist
AACD Board of Directors Member
Years of Facial Anatomy Training
Botox That Frames Your Smile
Why Choose a
Dentist for Botox?
Botox® is an injection, and the practitioner you choose decides how natural the result looks. Most patients default to a med spa or a general aesthetics provider for Botox because that is where the marketing budget lives. There is a quieter case for choosing a cosmetic dentist instead, and it comes down to anatomy.
Cosmetic dentists train extensively in the muscles, nerves, and tissue planes of the face. Every dental injection of local anesthetic targets the same region a Botox injection does, with even tighter tolerances. Dr. Nabors has spent decades placing precise injections in the muscles that move the lips, cheeks, and brow.
Dr. Nabors is one of fewer than 500 dentists in the world accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the only AACD-accredited dentist in Nashville. He also sits on the AACD Board of Directors. AACD accreditation is the highest credential a cosmetic dentist can earn, and the aesthetic eye that accreditation requires applies to Botox the same way it applies to veneers.
Combining Botox with cosmetic dentistry means one provider plans the result across the whole face rather than two providers working in parallel without talking to each other. Botox softens dynamic lines; veneers, smile design, and other dental work address the smile itself. Done together by the same provider, the result is integrated.
Botox and the
Frame of Your Smile
The lips, brow, and surrounding facial features as the frame of your smile. A frame that fights with the picture distracts from it; a frame that complements the picture amplifies it.
Botox is the most targeted tool for adjusting that frame. Smoothing dynamic lines around the eyes opens the eye area. Softening forehead lines relaxes the brow and makes the upper face feel rested. Carefully placed injections around the mouth can soften a gummy smile or release the tension that keeps the upper lip from rising fully when you laugh. None of this is the smile itself. All of it is the frame.
Our dentist in Nashville, TN, plans Botox in the context of your existing cosmetic dentistry, your in-progress treatment plan, or both. The injection plan considers the rest of your face the way a veneer plan considers the rest of your smile.
Cosmetic Botox Applications
Dr. Thomas Nabors uses Botox to treat a focused set of cosmetic concerns. Each one responds to the injection in a predictable way when the injector understands the underlying anatomy.
Forehead Lines
Horizontal forehead lines develop from repeated brow raising over years. Targeted Botox relaxes the frontalis muscle so the lines soften at rest while you keep enough movement to look natural.
Crow's Feet
The lines that fan out from the outer corners of the eyes are the result of orbicularis oculi activity during squinting and smiling. Small Botox doses at the lateral canthus soften the lines without freezing expression.
Glabellar (Frown) Lines
The vertical lines between the brows respond especially well to Botox. The procerus and corrugator muscles relax, and the furrow between the brows softens.
Brow Lift
A careful pattern of injections can lift the lateral brow and open the eye area. The result is subtle and very dependent on placement; the wrong dose in the wrong spot produces a heavy brow rather than a lifted one.
Lip Flip
A small Botox dose at the upper lip relaxes the muscle so the lip rolls slightly outward and shows more pink lip when you smile. Often used as an alternative or complement to filler.
Gummy Smile
When the upper lip rises high enough during a smile to expose more gum than the patient wants, targeted Botox relaxes the muscle so the lip rises less. The result is a smile that shows more tooth and less gum without altering the teeth themselves. This is one of the clearest cases where a cosmetic dentist's training applies directly to a Botox application.
TMJ and Masseter Botox
Botox is not only a cosmetic tool. The masseter, the powerful muscle that closes the jaw, can become enlarged and overactive in patients who clench or grind their teeth. Targeted Botox into the masseter relaxes the muscle, reduces the visual width of the lower face, and meaningfully eases the jaw tension that drives TMJ pain.
This is the rare Botox application where the dentist credential is not just preferred but essential. The masseter sits in territory dentists know intimately. Dr. Nabors plans the dose, the placement, and the integration with any night-guard or restorative care that may be part of your treatment.
Botox Cost
and Financing
Botox pricing depends on the number of units injected, which depends on the areas treated. Dr. Nabors walks through the unit count and the total cost at the consultation so there are no surprises at the appointment.
For patients pairing Botox with cosmetic dentistry, in-house financing makes integrated treatment more affordable. Our practice also accepts Cherry Financing and CareCredit® for monthly-payment plans on broader cosmetic work. Insurance does not cover cosmetic Botox; masseter Botox tied to TMJ symptoms may be partially covered depending on the plan, and our team can help you check.
Common Questions About Botox in Nashville
How long does Botox last?
Cosmetic Botox typically lasts three to four months. Masseter Botox for TMJ relief often lasts four to six months because the dose is higher and the muscle is larger. Many patients settle into a rhythm of two to three sessions per year.
Does Botox hurt?
Most patients describe a brief sting that resolves the moment the injection is finished. Dr. Nabors uses fine needles and an injection pattern designed to minimize discomfort, and the whole appointment is short.
Will I look frozen or expressionless?
No. Natural-looking Botox is the result of careful dose and placement, not heavy dosing. Dr. Nabors's aesthetic standard is the same as it is for cosmetic dentistry: enhanced, not obvious. You should still recognize yourself in the mirror.
Can Botox be combined with veneers or other cosmetic dentistry?
Yes. Combining Botox with veneers, smile design, or other cosmetic dental work is the central reason a cosmetic dentist provides Botox in the first place. Dr. Nabors plans the integrated result rather than treating each procedure in isolation.
How do I get started?
Book an appointment online or call our Nashville office. The first visit covers your goals, a clinical exam, and a treatment plan. You can book Botox alone or pair it with a virtual smile consult to plan your full cosmetic path in one conversation.
