BOTOX®

There are many different reasons that patients choose to receive Botox treatment, from wanting to remove fine lines and wrinkles to treating more severe conditions such as TMJ and chronic migraines. Botox can relieve any of the symptoms that make you feel less confident, and help you achieve a more youthful, radiant appearance.

How does Botox work?

Botox uses a special protein to block overactive nerve impulses, restricting muscle contractions. In doing so, Botox helps to relax the muscles beneath the skin, so that fine lines and wrinkles become less visible, giving the skin a healthy, more youthful appearance.

Depending on each individual case, the results can last between one and six months. Treatment is temporary, and once the Botox begins to wear off, the skin will return to the way it looked before treatment.

Botox is also used to relieve symptoms of TMJ and migraines. In each case, Botox is used to reduce the amount of stress placed on the teeth and jaw so that patients feel comfortable and confident.

Benefits of Therapeutic Dental Botox

The cosmetic benefits of Botox are already well established, but dental botox uses are starting to gain serious momentum. Dental botox can assist with:

1. headache pain resulting from muscle tension in the head, face, and neck
2. headaches resulting from bite issues such as TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Syndrome
3. persistent clenching and grinding of the teeth
4. “gummy” smiles due to over-retracted upper lips
5. upside-down smiles (as it takes more muscles to frown compared to smiling)
6. lip lines and puckered chins
7. Facial asthetics (crows feets, forehead lines, glabella & etc)

If you feel that you are a good candidate for a Botox treatment, and are interested in learning more, please contact our practice to schedule a consultation. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.