FAQs About Dental Facial Botox Answered

Facial Botox® is a minimally invasive and effective cosmetic treatment with dental applications. When looking to undergo this procedure, it is smart to learn as much as you can about what it entails. This article answers some common questions about facial Botox®.

How does Botox Work?

Botox® is a derivative of botulinum toxin type A, a neuromodulator that is injected into specific treatment areas with an ultra-fine needle. It acts by inhibiting the nerve signals required for facial muscles to contract. For dental applications, facial Botox® relaxes the muscles and minimizes their movement. Results usually appear gradually over the following three to seven days.

Why do dentists provide facial Botox?

The purpose of administering Botox varies depending on the patient. The dentist may recommend Botox injections for someone who is dealing with pain or tension around the maxillofacial muscles, often due to bruxism or temporomandibular joint disorder.

It is usually a good option to consider when other procedures are ineffective for relieving pain and muscle tension in the face or jaw, or when a patient wants a minimally invasive treatment option for their condition. Botox injections can also help patients who are struggling to adjust to their new dentures by relaxing the jaw muscles to retain the prosthetic in their mouths.

How long does the treatment take?

The injection is administered in the dental office. The procedure typically takes about half an hour or less to complete, depending on the number of targeted areas. Patients can visit the dental office during a lunch break and leave the same afternoon.

Is the process painful?

The dentist will take precautionary measures to minimize pain or discomfort throughout the procedure. Most patients describe the process as virtually pain-free and straightforward.

Is there a recovery phase or downtime?

Complications due to Botox injections are rare. There is hardly any recovery or downtime period. There may be slight bruising or swelling around the injected area. The side effects should disappear quickly, and patients will usually be able to return to work and daily routine after leaving the dental office.

How long do the results last?

After a visit to the dentist for facial Botox, they will create a regular treatment plan to preserve the results of the procedure. The severity of the condition will be the factor that determines the dosage and the frequency of touch-up treatments. The effects of the injections can last up to three to six months, depending on the dosage. Reinjection is needed when the effects start to diminish.

How soon will results be noticeable?

Depending on the injected area and the size of the injected muscle, patients should start to notice results in a few days up to two weeks. The full effects of the injection may take about two weeks to become fully noticeable and they may last for several months.

In conclusion

If you have additional questions about the procedure, feel free to schedule a consultation appointment with the dentist.

Request an appointment here: https://www.mytotaldentistry.com or call McCarthy Dentistry at (740) 546-5178 for an appointment in our Marietta office.

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