Due to popular demand, many dentists are trying to accommodate more cosmetic treatments to patients along with the latest technology for better oral health. Even if you have good oral health, your smile doesn’t always look the way you intend it to. That’s why your dentist has become certified in providing Botox in Downtown Boston!
At first, you might be confused. What do Botox and dermal fillers have to do with dentistry? As it turns out, your dentist is in a unique position to improve your overall facial appearance and not just your smile. Why visit another doctor when you can get the same expertise under one roof?
What is Botox? What are Dermal Filters?
Botox is an injectable medication designed to relax the muscles, typically around the face. For example, it can be used to reduce wrinkles or other dynamic lines that come with aging. When you make facial expressions, it causes your skin to deteriorate and make you look older than you may actually appear. Botox works to minimize these resulting lines.
Similarly, naso-labial and marionette lines form between the nose, mouth, chin, and lips as your skin ages and begins to lose elasticity. With the help of dermal fillers, your dentist in Downtown Boston can temporarily improve the structural support and skin conditioning of your facial tissue. This reduces facial lines and improves your overall skin health.
Why Does My Dentist Provide It?
Just like how your dentist pursues training to provide cosmetic and restorative techniques after dental school, they can also receive training and certification in facial rejuvenation dentistry. However, your dentist doesn’t just use it to improve the overall look of your face.
In fact, Botox can be used to treat several conditions besides a gummy smile. It’s been used to relax the muscles in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and teeth grinding issues (bruxism.) In these cases, the muscles causing their symptoms can become relaxed and treatment can be done through less invasive measures.
What Does the Process Entail?
Before receiving your Botox or dermal fillers in Downtown Boston, your dentist will apply a topical antiesthetic to make you feel more comfortable and relaxed while receiving the injections. After wiping any residual antiesthetic, they’ll inject the Botox into the areas of your face that typically experience frequent movement, such as between your eyebrows. The specific location will depend on the issues you’d like to solve about your appearance.
For example, if you wanted to treat crows’ feet wrinkles, they would put Botox into the sides of your face near your eyes. Keep in mind that thanks to the topical antiesthetic, you’ll be mostly numb during these injections. Your dentist wants to make you as comfortable as possible while still improving your overall appearance and helping your skin maintain its natural elasticity.
Have more questions about dermal fillers and botox in Downtown Boston? Schedule an appointment with your dentist today to see how you can benefit from this incredibly effective treatment!
About the Author
Dr. Christa Rizkallah earned her DMD degree from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine where she graduated magna Cum Laude. She’s an active member of the ADA, the Massachusetts Dental Society and is fully capable of providing patients an effective facial rejuvenation. To learn more about her Botox and dermal filler treatments or to learn more about the practice, contact her at (617) 350-7474 or visit her website.