Your smile is influenced by more than just your teeth. The muscles around your mouth, jaw, and lower face play an essential role in how your smile looks, feels, and functions. Over time, repeated facial movements such as frowning, squinting, or jaw clenching can contribute to expression lines, muscle tension, and imbalance around the mouth and jaw, even when teeth are healthy and well-maintained.
At Haley Julian Dental Arts in Maryville, TN, Botox® is used as part of a dental-focused aesthetic approach. These wrinkle-relaxing injections gently calm overactive facial and jaw muscles without adding volume or altering facial structure. By reducing muscle activity that contributes to tension and strain, a Botox® treatment can support jaw comfort, help minimize clenching or grinding, and improve overall smile balance. Botox® offers consistent, predictable results, while Daxxify® may last longer for some patients. During your visit, we help determine which option best aligns with your dental health, aesthetic goals, and lifestyle.