Cosmetic & Therapeutic Botox®

Since dentists understand the relationship between bone structure, facial muscles, facial nerves, and tissues as well as the skin of the face, they are in a unique situation to provide you with this cosmetic care. Botox® can be used cosmetically to help create a younger or more polished look, by helping to erase lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet, as well as diminishing the prominence of neckbands. Botox® injections are administered to temporarily relax a patient’s muscles, which creates a smoother, younger look.

Botox® can also be used to treat a ‘gummy smile.’ Traditionally, the treatment for a high lip line would most likely be surgery. Botox® can offer a much less invasive option for patients and can help raise the gingival height to meet the lip line. With botox® and potentially a crown or bridge, we are able to establish a more symmetrical dental aesthetic for your smile. With some Botox® Therapy and lip augmentation with dermal fillers, the muscles surrounding the lip are weakened so they cannot raise the lip as high as before.