COSMETIC and THERAPEUTIC BOTOX

At Bridgeland Dental Care, we are pleased to offer botox treatment to all Calgarians.

Botox is an injectable treatment that is administered to specific points in the face to temporarily relax your muscles.

Cosmetic Applications of Botox

Botox brings a vivid difference in the appearance of moderate to severe dynamic wrinkles, those wrinkles you can’t avoid when you make certain facial expressions. Injections are administered to temporarily relax your muscles and create a younger, smoother look.

Therapeutic Applications of Botox

Botox can also be used for therapeutic purposes.

Since its primary function is to relax facial muscles, it can help relieve pain from tight jaws and other facial muscles that cause tension and headaches.

Before we go into how Botox works for TMJ disorders, let’s discuss what TMJ is.

Your temporomandibular joint acts as a hinge for your mouth, letting you eat and talk freely.

But:

When you have TMJ disorder, you may experience:

  • Sore cheeks and jaw
  • Teeth clenching or grinding
  • Neck and shoulder pain
  • Tension headaches
  • And more

Remember:

Botox relaxes muscles.

In patients suffering from TMJ disorder symptoms, Botox helps relax tense jaw muscles and alleviate pain.

It’s typically recommended as a complementary treatment to other TMJ disorder therapy, but Botox may be all you need for certain symptoms!

How Safe is Botox?

Cosmetic Injectables have been on the consumer market with full FDA and Health Canada approval for over 10 years and has been extensively researched in over 2,400 medical studies. Botox is considered completely safe if administrated correctly by a trained professional.

Does Botox Have Any Side Effects?

Cosmetic injectables do not come with many side effects, and if you do experience any symptoms, they will likely be mild. Potential side effects of cosmetic injectables include:

  • Redness
  • Swelling
  • Allergic reactions
  • Inflammation
  • Discomfort
  • Dizziness

Interested in Botox?

Our team at Bridgeland Dental Care is happy to offer Botox to our patients whether they want to undergo treatment for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes. If you are interested in learning more about this treatment and how it can help you, please contact our clinic to book a consultation today!

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