Dental Uses For Botox And Fillers

The idea of receiving botox can be anxiety-inducing, and may even prompt confusion as to why dentistry utilizes the cosmetic treatment. Dr. Saman Saghafi with Smiles To Remember in Woodinville, WA, assures that botox and fillers have many uses—in the most subtle of ways.

What Is Botox?

Botox has a pretty bleak reputation—in consequence of the many television shows dedicated to presenting the worst representations of the treatment. Botox is a trademarked name from a substance called botulinum toxin A (i.e. a neurotoxin protein), derived from bacteria that are often a form of food poisoning.

This toxin provides a refined aesthetic appearance that doesn't always warrant public attention, acting as an intentional temporary paralysis to the muscles of the targeted area.

How Is Botox Used In The World Of Dentistry?

Receiving a botox treatment is not uncommon among the American population, many of whom visit a plastic surgeon, or another similar profession, for the treatment.

However, while one of the main intrigues of botox is minimizing the appearance of wrinkles or fine lines, the results of botox and filler treatments from your dentist in Woodinville, WA, Dr. Saghafi, is considerably safer.

All dentists obtain the highest education and training regarding the muscles and bones of the face—allowing for the most attentive and precise outcome you may desire from Botox treatment. Even though the training is available for many medical professionals, their background may not provide the necessary insight to accurately administer a substance as particular as Botox.

Dental botox offers many more advantages than just aesthetic purposes, such as:

• relief from muscle tension of the face/head, neck, and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome
• alleviating pain from constant grinding or clenching your teeth
• lip lines and creased chins
• reserved smile arch
• having a "gummy" smile as a result of having a short upper lip, small teeth, or too much gum tissue

You may not realize that the pain you are experiencing from your facial muscles can be a result of dental health issues, emphasizing an even greater point to visit your dentist to discuss the best plan for you to alleviate your pain.

Choosing Your Dentist

Dentists have the expertise and precision to offer you the most natural-looking results for Botox treatments. At Smiles To Remember in Woodinville, WA, Dr. Saghafi is committed to providing you with the most attentive and accurate Botox and filler treatment that you desire. Schedule a visit with our office today by giving us a call at (425) 424-0744.