The Beauty of Botox
More than ever, people are understanding the value of a beautiful smile. A beautiful smile increases our self-confidence and gives us a more youthful appearance. Advancements in modern dentistry have provided affordable solutions for whitening teeth, veneers, implants, gum lifts, and more. But did you know that while you and your dentist are working towards beautifying your smile, your dentist can further enhance your new look with Botox treatments?
Women and men have been enjoying the beauty of Botox ever since the FDA approved it for cosmetic use. How does Botox smooth out your wrinkles? Essentially, Botox blocks the nerves that make muscles contract, thus preventing the wrinkles from forming or worsening. It also softens wrinkles that you already have and prevents them from becoming deeper and more pronounced.
The Beauty of Botox: Cosmetic Treatments
- Dynamic Wrinkles: The effectiveness of Botox is more pronounced on dynamic wrinkles, which are those wrinkles that appear when you frown, smile, or crinkle your eyes (crows feet).
- Lips: Dentists use Botox in cases where too much gum is revealed when the upper lip rises too high. Botox is injected into your lip to lower it.
- Brow: When you frown, your brow automatically creases, causing wrinkles in these areas over time. With Botox being so effective in the treatment of brow wrinkles, many patients are seeking Botox treatment in place of a brow lift.
- Cosmetic and Jaw Contouring: Doctors have discovered that patients with over-sized jaw muscles can be treated with Botox. If a person has a square-shaped face and would prefer an oval shaped face, non-surgical Botox treatment is a possible alternative. Treatments have reportedly reduced the size of the jaw muscles.
The Beauty of Botox: Therapeutic Treatments
Botox is an amazing cosmetic solution for wrinkles, but it has numerous therapeutic uses as well. Ask your dentist if he can provide Botox treatments for any of these issues as well.
- Medical practitioners believe that Botox blocks the sensory nerves and relaxes the muscles that cause migraine headaches and alleviate the pain of migraines.
- Using Computed Tomography, physicians are using Botox to target specific muscle groups for relief from chronic back pain.
- Botox is effective in treating Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).
- Botox blocks the nerve impulses that cause Blepharospasm, a condition that causes the eye twitching and muscle spasms in other areas of the body.
- Botox has been found to be an effective alternative treatment for Temporo Mandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders that cause jaw tension and pain.
The beauty of Botox is in its versatility, ease of use, affordability, and minimal side effects.