As we age, repetitive movements of the facial muscles, along with the natural forces of gravity, can cause unwanted wrinkles and skin folds to develop on your face. At Neighbourhood Dental, we are pleased to offer non-invasive Botox treatment to help skin look younger and smoother.
Botox (botulinum toxins) is an injection of drug that is made from a highly purified protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that relaxes muscles. It does not affect the muscles themselves – it blocks the transmitters between the nerves that move the muscles so that the muscles cannot contract. It is often used for reducing wrinkles and restoring a more youthful appearance, but it can also be used in a non-surgical way to treat head aches and muscle tension associated with teeth grinding and TMD. When it is injected into the facial muscles, it prevents the muscles from contracting and helps them relax. Aesthetically, this can smooth skin and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Botox can also work to help adjust your lip shape, sculpt your smile, and smooth wrinkles around your mouth. As a treatment for TMD/Bruxism, it relaxes muscles used to clench or grind, thereby lessening the resulting pain.
A series of Botox injections into the muscles of the jaw can be a successful treatment option to alleviate symptoms of TMD. Your dentist will administer a series of targeted injections, which work to relax and/or weaken the muscles that are used when you clench or grind your teeth. The result is that you place less stress on your jaw, and the tension decreases. The positive effects of Botox can last many months and can even be permanent.
Neighbourhood Dental is pleased to offer the expertise to administer Botox for all your oral health and aesthetic needs. If you have any questions about Botox, or you are interested in Botox as a treatment option for TMD or teeth grinding, call Neighborhood Dental at
825-221-1888 and we will be happy to assist you.
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