Find out why your general dentist is now offering Botox treatments.

Botox has certainly offered our patients a quick and easy way to aesthetically turn back the hands of time. However, did you know that your very own dentist can now offer you this cosmetic treatment the next time you sit down in the dental chair? While it might seem that Botox treatments are typically reserved for dermatologists and plastic surgeons, there are a variety of reasons why you should opt for Botox treatments from your dentist.

What is Botox?

Botox is an injectable chemical known as botulinum toxin that paralyzes facial muscles and prevents them from contracting and causing wrinkles. The main purpose of Botox is to reduce the appearance of mild to moderate wrinkles and folds in the facial region by volumizing the areas where collagen has been lost; however, Botox has been used to treat a variety of other conditions, as well.

What else can Botox treat?

Botox has been approved to treat excessive sweating, crossed eyes and migraines; however, now Botox has been tested to treat those with TMJ and chronic facial pain. Furthermore, Botox has been used for aesthetic dental procedure such as treating high lip lines and to retrain facial muscles when needed.

What should I expect from Botox treatment?

We will administer a series of injections into specific regions of the face. The areas that we treat will depend on the desired look you’re going for. The treatment usually takes about 10 minutes and because there is no anesthesia needed you can drive yourself home or go about your daily activities right after.

So why opt for Botox from your dentist?

The one advantage of getting dental Botox is that your dentist highly specializes in the maxillofacial areas, so we are well versed not only on the treatment but also on what areas of the face should be treated to get the desired effect you want. Furthermore, we inject anesthesia for a living, so we know how to offer a Botox treatment that is quick and as painless as possible.

Plus, should complications ever arise, we commonly perform facial procedures so we will know exactly what to do in order to treat any problems you may have.

If you are looking to get younger-looking skin, then call your dentist today about Botox treatments.