Botox Treatment From Your Detroit, MI Dentist
You may be unable to avoid getting older, but you don't have to suffer from wrinkles and lines. Botox injections offer the perfect way to enjoy smoother skin without plastic surgery. It might seem a little unusual to receive Botox treatments at your dentist's office, but our professionals at Detroit Dental Spa are uniquely qualified to provide the treatments.
Dentists receive specialized training that allows them to perform a variety of treatments and procedures on the maxillofacial area, the area that extends from the chin to the forehead. Thanks to their extensive experience and skill in treating facial areas, they can precisely target the muscles that cause wrinkles.
What is Botox® and how does it work?
Botox is an injectable cosmetic that minimizes the appearance of dynamic wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles occur due to common facial movements like squinting, smiling, and frowning. Botox uses a special protein to block overactive nerve impulses, restricting muscle contractions. Once Botox enters your body, it stops specific chemical signals from reaching the muscles in your face, preventing them from contracting. That allows your muscles to relax so that fine lines and wrinkles become less visible, making your skin appear smoother, firmer, and more supple.
Depending on each individual case, the results can last between one and six months. Treatment is temporary, and once the Botox begins to wear off, the skin will return to the way it looked before treatment.
Botox is also used to relieve symptoms of TMJ, as well as provide comfort to patients receiving dental implants. In each case, Botox is used to reduce the amount of stress placed on the teeth and jaw so that patients feel comfortable and confident.
A Simple Solution To Many Cosmetic Issues
Botox injections are often used to treat:
● Crow's feet
● Vertical lines between the eyes
● Forehead lines and furrows
● Wrinkles around the mouth
Botox Injections Are Quick and Easy
Botox injections are virtually painless because your Detroit dentist uses a very small needle to inject the liquid into your muscles. You may feel a slight pricking or stinging sensation during the injection, but you won't experience redness or inflammation in most cases. Some softening of your lines and wrinkles may be noticeable within 72 hours after you receive Botox injections, although it may take approximately one week for Botox to take effect completely. Maintaining your appearance is as easy as returning for additional injections every three to six months.
Who Is a Good Candidate For Botox?
To determine if you’re a good candidate for Botox, our Detroit dentists will review your health history and ask you about your goals for treatment. Botox injections are safe and typically well-tolerated, but they aren’t for everyone. That’s especially true if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or living with a neurological disease.
