Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Botox is a trendy word these days for its use in cosmetic enhancements. You might not think it would play a role in dental care, but it is the latest field to jump on the botox bandwagon. Of course, dental clinics aren’t using it to help “cure” wrinkles or provide miniature face lifts to those who want to reverse the aging process, but it does have other benefits!
Botox in the dental field is being used for procedures like TMD and implantology. There are dentists that complete other cosmetic procedures which may use botox or dermal filler to correct asymmetrical lips or other skeletal issues.
Applying botox to the face and mouth does require more care than it does when applied directly to the face. It’s necessary to use a local anethetic before applying to the sensitive areas. However, that’s always been the cost of beauty whether patients are choosing to use it out of necessity or a desire to improve their appearance.
Botox procedures in the dental office may be newer, and it isn’t something that many have heard of, but it’s definitely an emerging trend in the industry!
Via: Dental News, Image Via: Flickr CC
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