The benefits of botox stem beyond the obvious cosmetic enhancements. While celebrities tend to use it to improve their appearance, it turns out there are many other benefits to Botox. Many of which are covered by insurance and can be lifesavers for the average person suffering from migraines, jaw pain, and other issues.
One of the primary causes of jaw pain is TMJ. A painful jaw condition that stems from anxiety and tension held in the jaw. This condition can lead to headaches, ear aches, insomnia, and even lockjaw. Luckily, there’s a solution: Botox. Botox can relax the muscles of the jaw. This improves pain and allows sufferers to have fewer migraines and sleep better.
While it’s great that there’s a simple solution to so many painful conditions, it’s important to be well aware of the risks. The truth is, Botox procedures for your jaw or other parts of your face have an impact on your dental health.
Think about it, you are signing up to have someone insert needles into your face or jaw. What effect will that have on your facial muscles, jaw, and even teeth?
Botox involves tightening the skin and even affects the muscles in the face. Whether this is to reduce tension and relax the muscles that are causing pain, or to tighten the skin for a younger appearance, you are making major changes to your face.
As with many other surgeries and treatments there are risks. You need to be prepared by seeking out a reputable, experienced professional and learning as much as you can before the procedure.
In fact, before seeking botox from a plastic surgeon, you should consult with a dentist. Ideally, this dentist should be well-versed in cosmetic treatments and surgeries. That way, they know exactly what they’re looking for and can make appropriate recommendations.
Botox, facelifts, and appearance-changing treatments can impact your dentist’s ability to do dental work in the future. The structure of your face after the treatment can inhibit your ability to open your mouth for procedures, hide your teeth, and have other impacts that make your dentist’s work more challenging.
That’s why it’s best to see your dentist first. Check in with them and see if there are dental procedures that are best performed before botox. Get all of the treatments you need for your dental health first and then go get Botox.
Some dentists have even found that simple dental procedures can have the same results cosmetically as botox. Another reason to see your dentist first. You may be able to solve your problem without botox.
Still, you may still want to get Botox. Stay safe by having a dentist evaluate your dental and oral health first. Then, seek out a professional provider. Cosmetic dentistry professionals at Miracle Smile proudly offer professional Botox and other injectables.
Schedule an appointment today to learn about your options.