Botox and Dermal Fillers
When you think about Botox and dermal fillers, you usually think of going to your dermatologist or plastic surgeon for those treatments. But here at Timmons Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
in Ocean Springs, MS, we care about every aspect of your smile, from bright, healthy teeth to the radiant face surrounding that smile. That’s why we offer both Botox and dermal fillers to smooth and accentuate your natural, comfortable smile in several ways.
How Our Ocean Springs Dentist Uses Botox
Dr. Timmons provides Botox as a treatment option for several different dental applications. As you know, Botox is an FDA-approved serum consisting of purified, standardized elements from botulinum bacteria. It blocks signals between nerves and certain muscles into which it’s injected. The effect is that the muscles are temporarily paralyzed and relaxed, which is how Botox became famous for erasing smile lines. It may surprise you to know that Botox has a few other important dental applications, including the following:
Botox for TMJ
Patients with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) experience tight, painful, clicking, popping jaws that sometimes even lock into place! It can be very distressing. But when injected into certain muscles surrounding the jaw joint, Botox relaxes and relieves jaw pain, enabling patients to sleep, eat, and talk normally as the inflammation in the jaw muscles subsides.
Botox for Migraines
Migraines are proven smile erasers, but your Ocean Springs dentist can help with Botox. Research has shown that Botox injections in strategic muscles around the neck and head can stop the nerve signals that trigger migraines for about three to four months at a time. That migraine relief helps you get back to bigger smiles and an active lifestyle again.
Botox for Learning to Live with Dentures
The muscle-relaxing action of Botox also helps dental patients who are learning to live with dentures. In the past, new denture wearers had to endure a couple of weeks of mouth discomfort and tension as they got used to wearing their new appliances. Dr. Timmons has training and expertise in injecting Botox into specific facial muscles that can relieve this tension, making it easier to adapt to wearing dentures quickly and easily.
Botox to Boost Your Smile
Yes, our staff is also trained in administering Botox to smooth the smile lines that might distract from your healthy pearly whites too. This saves you the time and hassle of making two separate appointments at two different locations. You need only one appointment with your dentist in Ocean Springs to experience the brightest, smoothest smile.
Dermal Fillers in Ocean Springs Dentistry Applications
Dermal fillers occupy another role in cosmetic dentistry that might surprise you. Here at Timmons Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in Ocean Springs MS, we have a number of dental applications for dermal fillers, which are injected deeper into skin layers than Botox. Here are a few reasons you might want to discuss dermal fillers with Dr. Timmons:
To Reduce a Gummy Smile
We can use dermal fillers to reduce the “gummy smile” effect some people struggle with. Accentuating the lips with dermal fillers can decrease the visibility of the gums without the alternative crown lengthening treatment. Of course, you’ll want to discuss all your options with Dr. Timmons before choosing your path to a less gummy smile.
To Halt Gum Recession
Gums protect and stabilize your teeth, and gum recession can put your healthy smile at risk. While good daily oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings can help prevent the peridontitis that might cause your gums to recede in the first place, sometimes hormone fluctuations, bruxism (overnight teeth grinding) and misaligned teeth can cause gum recession too. Gum recession can make it harder to keep teeth clean and give bacteria more leeway to damage your teeth. Our Ocean Springs dentist uses dermal fillers to fill out and plump gum tissue to enhance your gums’ ability to protect your teeth and to improve your smile.
To Minimize Black Triangles
Black triangles are those little triangular gaps between teeth that can cause embarrassment. Black triangles can occur because of periodontal disease, gum recession, and tooth shape. Dermal fillers in the gums can also erase those gaps by filling out the gums and strengthening their ability to support your teeth.
Experience Botox and Dermal Fillers with the Cosmetic Dentist Ocean Springs Neighbors Trust for Radiant Smiles
Find out more about how Botox and dermal fillers could help boost your smile today! Schedule an appointment with us here at Timmons Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in Ocean Springs MS.
