Botox Treatment in Tewksbury & Westford MA

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Most often, botox treatments in dentistry are used to help repair facial aesthetics. It’s a minimally invasive way to treat high lip lines for people who have issues adjusting to new dentures, as well as lip augmentation.

 

Each of these procedures safely and positively uses Botox to help patients feel more comfortable with their bodies. Here we are going to explore some of the different uses of Botox in dentistry and how it might be able to help you. But first, what is Botox?

 

What Is Botox in Dentistry?

 

While we have already talked about some of the different ways that it can be used to help dental patients, it’s good to define what it actually is.

 

Botox is a drug that relaxes muscles and, most often, is used to reduce wrinkles in the skin. It’s derived from a bacterium, clostridium botulinum, that can be found in many different natural substances. When receiving Botox injections in treatment, a small dose is given that lasts temporarily.

 

There is no long-term way of maintaining what is achieved through Botox without surgery. You’ll need regular Botox treatments in order to preserve and maintain the benefits of Botox treatments.

 

What Botox Can Help With

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• High Lip Lines

• Adjusting to New Dentures

• TMJ and Teeth Grinding

• Lip and Face Ageing Lines

• Facial Swelling and Excess Sweating

• Enhancing and Reshaping Your Smile

 

Botox for High Lip Lines

 

Surgery used to be one of the only ways to treat high lip lines— a condition that many people have and are often bothered by. High lip lines take place when you smile, and a large majority of your gum is exposed above your teeth. Some refer to this as a gummy smile. While it’s not a bad thing to have that gum exposed, many people prefer that it not be exposed.

Surgery on those facial muscles to lower the lip slightly could cost up to $20,000, but now with Botox, high lip lines can be fixed for around $300 in less than ten minutes.

 

 

Adjusting to New Dentures

 

New dentures can often cause an immense amount of discomfort. Our mouths are often more used to gradual changes, and dentures propose a quick and significant change. While some might not struggle when they begin to adjust to new dentures, others will greatly appreciate the value of a Botox treatment to help relax their muscles.

Botox can greatly relieve discomfort and facial pain from almost any orthodontic or dental treatment. Many dentists will recommend botox to you and help you adjust to your dentures if you experience a large or unusual amount of discomfort.

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Grinding Teeth and Temporomandibular Joint Problems (TMJ)

 

Grinding your teeth can lead to a series of costly problems. There are several ways to cure grinding teeth, including Botox to the muscles that cause grinding, mouth guards, and other procedures. If you’ve found that you’re grinding your teeth while you’re sleeping or throughout the day, then it’s of utmost importance that you work to find a way to alleviate the problem.

By continuing to grind your teeth, you’ll eventually end up causing a significant amount of damage to your mouth.

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TMJ or temporomandibular joint problems happen when the muscles begin to become tense with stress. This causes you to feel discomfort when chewing, talking, as well as other movements of the jaw. Botox can be used to relax TMJ joints and muscles to provide relief from pain.

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Enhancing and Reshaping Your Smile

 

Botox in dentistry can be used to help enhance and reshape your smile. From lip lines to wrinkles, Botox can help to make you more confident in your smile.  Your dentists can—through the use of Botox—help you achieve simple cosmetic improvements to make you more confident in your smile.

 

Most Botox treatments are simple and will last about six months before you start to see your muscles go back to normal. You can continue Botox treatments at this point, or if the majority of your symptoms have gone away, you won’t need Botox.

 

How Much Does Botox Cost?

 

Botox doesn’t haven’t to be an expensive treatment. Regular Botox cosmetic services last for several months, sometimes as much as six or more. If you’re receiving regular Botox injections, it’s likely that you will only need to get them every few months. 

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The average cost of Botox ranges from $250 – $500 depending on how much treatment you’ll be receiving. The best way to know how much you’ll need to spend on a quality Botox treatment is to reach out to our dental offices for more information.

 

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