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What is Dental Botox?

Dental Botox is a purified neurotoxin (usually the trade name Botox) that is applied to particular muscles of the face or the jaw by a trained dental practitioner. Although Botox is commonly used with cosmetic applications, in a dentistry environment, it is applied to smooth overactive muscles in the mouth that cover the jaw, the bite, the smile line, or the facial appearance. Since dentists know the anatomy of the face/the mouth better, the treatment will be done with accuracy to maintain the functionality (health of the jaw, muscle placement) as well as the aesthetics (harmony of the smiles).

Why is Dental Botox required?

Common issues related to teeth and the appearance of the jaw, which dental Botox can resolve, are numerous, but a few of them are mentioned below:

Therapeutic Reasons

  • Jaw muscle tension, pain, or disorders - Conditions such as Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) or chronic jaw pain are usually accompanied by hyperactivity of muscles surrounding the jaw. Dental Botox makes them relax, thus helping to strain those and make them comfortable.
  • Teeth grinding / clenching (bruxism) - Overworking of facial/ jaw muscles (particularly during the night) may cause damage to teeth, erosion of dental work, and cause headaches/ facial pains. Dental Botox aids in the protection of natural teeth and restorations by relaxing the major muscles.

Cosmetic Reasons

  • Smile appearance / lip-muscle concerns – Sometimes a “gummy smile” (too much gum showing), high upper lip elevation, or asymmetrical lip movement can affect confident smiles. Dental Botox can help moderate the lip elevator muscles to create a more balanced smile line.
  • Complementary support in orthodontic or cosmetic dental treatment – Just as Invisalign for tooth alignment, dental Botox can be an adjunct muscle-modulation tool: helping reduce muscle forces that may interfere with aligner treatment or other cosmetic procedures.
Benefits of Dental Botox

Benefits of Dental Botox

  • The following are some of the benefits of dental botox:Therapeutic Benefits
    • Relief of pain & tension - Relaxation of tight muscles may result in patients having less jaw pain, fewer headaches, less muscle fatigue, and audible clicking or popping in the jaw.
    • Protection of teeth and dental work - In patients who grind or clench, the smaller muscle force decreases the wear on the natural teeth, avoids chipping or breaking of restorations, and promotes the overall health of the teeth.

    Cosmetic Benefits

    • Improved smile aesthetics - With dental Botox, patients who have issues with a gummy smile, excessively high lip-elevation, or heavy muscle pull around the lower face find dental Botox as a minimally invasive adjunct to refine the smile line, as well as outline of the jaw.
    • Minimally invasive & quick recovery - The procedure is in-office and usually not very time-consuming with minimal downtime, and it integrates smoothly with your dental visits.

The Team at Ambiance Dental, are your dentists, located in downtown Calgary, offering uncompromising care.

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