Botox
Many folks are surprised to learn that we use Botox here at Jeffery-Mohr Dentistry in Van Wert, OH. Botox injections play an important role in providing pain and tension relief for several dental applications, improving our patients’ quality of life and ability to smile with confidence.
Dental Applications for Botox
You all know that FDA-approved Botox has been used for decades to erase wrinkles and smile lines. It’s a standardized, purified serum developed from botulinum bacteria. This serum numbs the nerves that control muscle movement in small areas, temporarily relaxing and paralyzing them.
Our dentists have extensive training in using Botox injections to help our patients with the following issues:
- Relieving jaw tension that can cause overnight teeth grinding (bruxism)
- Providing TMJ pain relief
- Easing the adjustment to wearing new dentures
Botox is not the end-treatment for these dental concerns, however, it does assist our patients as they continue dental treatments and it provides welcome pain relief. Offering this cutting-edge treatment has made us the dentists Van Wert neighbors prefer when it comes to treating tricky oral and facial pain concerns like these:
Bruxism and Botox
Many people don’t realize that they grind their teeth in their sleep overnight until their dentist sees the telltale signs of wear on tooth enamel during a regular exam, or until they start suffering from jaw pain and clicking (TMJ disorder). Bruxism tenses and damages the jaw hinge muscles and joints, which complicates normal activities like chewing, talking, and yawning. Botox injections relieve tension in these muscles so that you can do these things painlessly while you are awake, but you won’t grind your teeth overnight.
TMJ Pain Relief
Bruxism can cause or aggravate an ongoing case of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, characterized by painful popping, clicking, and sometimes even locking of the jaw. Several things can cause TMJ, including injuries, repetitive stress (bruxism), and other disorders. Botox can temporarily relax the jaw muscles involved to provide pain relief and a chance for those muscles to heal.
Adjusting to Dentures
If you need to start wearing dentures, the first few weeks can be uncomfortable, causing tight jaw and face muscles as you adjust to eating, talking, and living with these appliances. Botox helps ease the transition by relaxing and soothing affected muscles to prevent the achiness so you can adjust more easily.
Relax and Smile with Botox
At Jeffery-Mohr Dentistry, we strive to make all aspects of dentistry more comfortable and relaxing for you! All of our dental care services, including Botox injections, are designed to give you a healthy, happy smile. Schedule an appointment with us today.
