Botox Botox has been around therapeutically in dentistry for almost 20 years. Botox is a form of Botulinum Toxin and when injected into muscle it will begin to relax the muscle fibers so that they contract less or don’t contract at all, depending upon how much is given. For dentistry, this is a wonderful adjunctive therapy for TMJ, bruxism, orthodontics, dentures and a myriad of treatment options when we need to retrain or control muscle movement. Botox is also used cosmetically because as the muscles move underneath the skin; that action cause wrinkles. If you eliminate the movement, the wrinkles go away.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are basically a volumizer. People lose collagen and fat as we age and that causes the folds and wrinkles in and around the oral and maxillofacial regions. Our lips thin over time. Dermal fillers are a synthetic replacement for the collagen. Young, healthy-looking skin contains an abundance of a naturally hydrating substance called hyaluronic acid (HA). But as you age, sunlight and other factors can reduce the amount of HA in your skin. The lack of HA causes your skin to lose structure and volume, creating unwanted facial wrinkles and folds - like those parentheses lines around your nose and mouth.

Both of these treatments are temporary; results will last anywhere from three to six months, which makes them very safe and affordable for most patients. Botox and dermal fillers are two of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world.

Dentists are perfectly suited to administer these treatments to the public. Please visit the following link to see the advantages of having your dentist perform these procedures.

 

Botox And Dermal Fillers In The Dental Office: Why Choose A Dentist As Your Provider?
(Article from Aesthetic Medicine News)