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What is Botox®
Botox® is a brand name drug that contains a toxin called botulin. Botulin is a naturally purified protein that is considered safe when injected in small, targeted doses. When Botox® is injected, just a tiny amount relaxes the overworked muscles that cause wrinkles, lines, and can even relax the spastic muscles that cause jaw pain.
Botox® For More Than Just Wrinkle Treatment
Apart from transforming your smile, a trip to the dental office can also help minimize the appearance of unwanted lines on your skin, treat migraine headaches, and deal with TMD issues of your jaw. Oral health care professionals can use Botox® treatment for all of these issues. You may be asking, isn’t this type of treatment outside the field of dentistry? While you are probably used to hearing Botox® treatment provided in a specialist office, this treatment is fast becoming a common trend in dental offices. Dental professionals acquire training to perform this procedure and they are also highly knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to facial structure and anatomy. Botox® treatment from your dentist can do more than deal with wrinkles on the skin.
How does Botox® Cosmetic Work?
Botulinum toxin type A is usually applied around the lips, between and around the eyes, and on the forehead. It works by blocking nerve activity in the muscles. This then prevents muscles from contracting and as a result reducing dynamic motion that causes the appearance of wrinkles.
What Can Treatments Do For You?
It is mostly associated with treating fine lines on the skin but it can also help improve your oral health in many ways. The nerve blocking effect is why Botox® can be effective for headaches and TMD. Many headaches are caused by tension in the neck muscles and muscles of the head and face. By relaxing these muscles, Botox® can provide relief. It helps relax overactive jaw and facial muscle, hence reducing Temporomandibular Joint pain. It can also be used to help patients who are getting dentures done. Tight muscles are relaxed, making new dental prosthetic feel comfortable when worn. It also helps maintain results after using orthodontic devices such as braces. Receding gum or low gum line is as well reduced.
Is Treatment Right For You?
As with any dental treatment, it’s important to first ensure that it is the best dental solution for your needs. Your dentist will conduct an oral examination and discuss your overall health with you. Let them know about the goals you’re looking to achieve after receiving the treatment. From here, you and your dentist will see if Botox® treatment will deliver your desired results. So if you have any questions about the treatment, please feel free to ask your dentist. Proceed only when you’re confident that your dental team fully understands your needs.
For Dental And Cosmetic Treatment
Botox® treatment can only be administered by trained medical professionals. The next time you need your mouth checked and hope to minimize unwanted lines on your face, you no longer have to visit separate practices. Improve your oral health and soften lines on your skin! Contact us today to know more about the amazing benefits of Botox®.
Centennial Smiles Dental
520 3rd Ave SW
Calgary, AB, T2P 0R3
CA
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