Botox
Botox offers cosmetic benefits, as well as being able to provide relief from pain caused by jaw tension and teeth grinding.
What is Botox?
Botox is the common name for botulinum toxin, a protein that can be injected into the facial muscles. Botox doesn’t affect the muscles themselves — it blocks the transmitters between the nerves that move the muscles so the muscles can’t contract, preventing the motion that causes wrinkles. 3-10 days after the treatment, the skin that surrounds these muscles smooths itself out.
Benefits of Botox:
- Can relieve pain due to TMJ, jaw tension, and teeth grinding
- Can reduce migraine pain
- Can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines
Botox can also help retrain facial muscles for patients with dentures or patients adjusting to certain kinds of orthodontic treatment. In these cases, it makes sense to receive Botox injections from a trained dentist who understands the cosmetic and dental aspects of the procedure.
Why Get Botox at Dental Care Associates?
Our team has spent years studying facial anatomy and injecting anesthetics in many of the same areas treated with Botox. We also offer a wide range of other cosmetic dental services, including at-home teeth whitening, and dental implants.
