Most
people don’t realize it but one of how our Midtown Manhattan, NY,
dentists can help people achieve a more even smile and symmetrical
appearance is with the help of cosmetic treatment options such as
Botox. Botox offers a variety of cosmetic benefits to our clients and
can also be used to treat certain conditions and disorders that
impact the health and function of the face.
What Is Botox?
Botox
is an injectable that uses clostridium botulinum, a type of
neurotoxin that relaxes the muscles to smooth away and reduce the
appearance of lines and wrinkles. These injections provide results in
about 3-4 days and results can last up to six months.
Botox
is often used to treat the lines and wrinkles that seem to be
accentuated whenever you smile, laugh, or frown.
Some
of these lines include,
Forehead
wrinkles
The
vertical lines between the eyebrows
Crow’s
feet (lines around the eyes)
Laugh
lines (lines around the nose and mouth)
How Is Botox Used For Dentistry?
While
Botox is best known for the anti-aging and cosmetic benefits it
offers, we would be remiss if we didn’t discuss the other health
benefits and ways in which Botox can address certain issues we see in
our office regularly. For example, Botox can be used to treat TMJ and
teeth grinding. By injecting Botox into the muscles of the jaws, we
can relax these tense, stiff muscles to make jaw movements such as
talking and chewing easier and less painful.
Did
you just get fitted with new dentures? We understand that it can take
time to adjust to your new teeth and you may feel a little
discomfort. Botox can be a great way to alleviate some of that facial
pain, whether you’re getting used to a new oral prosthetic like
dentures or you just got braces. This can be a great option for those
whose pain isn’t being properly managed through over-the-counter
pain relievers.
Botox
can also be an alternative option for those with gummy smiles. If a
large portion of your gums are exposed when you smile (known as a
high lip line), Botox is used on these facial muscles to lower the
lip. This can be an incredibly easy and cost-effective option as
compared to surgery to correct the issue.
If you are interested in reducing your fine-lines and wrinkles with Botox treatments, call Sonia Kohli DDS in Midtown Manhattan, NY at (212) 644-6360 today!
