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Monday, August 30, 2010
BOTOX® and Dermal Fillers in Cosmetic Dentistry
While many of us have heard of BOTOX® and injectable dermal fillers as cosmetic treatments to help get rid of fine lines and wrinkles, we might not expect to find them in a dental practice. However, more and more cosmetic dentists nationwide are offering BOTOX® and dermal fillers to their cosmetic dentistry patients.
Some patients may simply want the treatments for a more youthful look, but some cosmetic dentists believe that facial injectables like BOTOX®, Restylane®, Juvéderm, and others can seriously enhance the final look of a cosmetic dental procedure with immediate results. These treatments offer a way to improve the appearance of a patient's profile and lips to complement the patient's beautiful new smile.
In addition to cosmetic benefits, BOTOX® may also help in treating certain pain symptoms associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Neuromuscular dentists who treat TMJ problems are already using advanced technology to provide relief for symptoms such as TMJ migraines, neck and back pain, and bruxism. BOTOX®, a neuromuscular relaxer, may be an added tool for neuromuscular dentists to help relieve TMJ symptoms.
Use of BOTOX® and dermal fillers is already catching on in the world of cosmetic dentistry. This November at the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM), a gathering of nearly 60,000 people, will offer two programs on BOTOX® and two more on injectable fillers where dentists can learn hands-on how to use these treatments for both therapeutic and aesthetic purposes.
If you are interested in BOTOX® or dermal fillers as a part of a cosmetic dentistry program such as a Smile Makeover, please contact us at The Cosmetic Dentistry Directory or click on your state in the map at the bottom of this page.
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