Botox is best known for its use in reducing wrinkles, but is now finding its way into dentist's offices for a variety of uses. A purified protein, Botox is derivative of bacterium clostridium botulinum, however is approved by the FDA as being perfectly safe for use in giving face lifts and treating a variety of conditions including bruxism. Cosmetic dentists will use Botox in NJ for a variety of procedures but the best known is to give mini face lifts to patients that are having cosmetic dentistry done or to stop teeth grinding. When used to treat wrinkles the mechanism that makes Botox in NJ work is very simple, it inactivates and weakens the muscles that cause frown lines and laugh lines, once the muscles stop working in these areas it smoothes out the face and makes the wrinkles disappear.
Care must be used to not use too much Botox as it can cause side effects such as causing muscles to droop such as the eyelids. While the side effects are temporary it is important to be careful with how much is used. One of the more common uses for Botox in cosmetic dentistry however is for bruxism, or teeth grinding or clenching. Because it relaxes the muscles it can be very effective in reducing the amount of teeth grinding and clenching in the middle of the night. Botox in NJ can also be used to treat TMJ from time to time, by arresting the muscles bringing much needed relief for the pain that TMJ sufferers have. Using Botox in NJ to treat non cosmetic conditions has its drawbacks, such as over dosing or other side effects that are connected with its use.
However for most patients the use of Botox solves a problem that cannot be solved in any other manner and is a welcome tool in the Dentists arsenal of treatments for some of these difficult conditions. In most cases Botox treatments last for approximately six months, mean that the wrinkles that you seek to eliminate or the pain and problems that you are trying to treat will return and you must get another treatment to keep them under control. This can be a great benefit to a patient, since teeth grinding or TMJ can cause considerable pain and discomfort, and Botox in NJ will offer them long term relief without the constant use of pain relievers that may be more or less effective for these conditions.
If you are interested in using Botox in NJ to treat the wrinkles around your mouth or for your bruxism or TMJ you will need to spend some time looking around for a dentist who uses these treatments. Not all dentists are trained in their use and it is very important to ensure that the dentist you are using has been well trained and is experienced. This will eliminate any potential problems with over use or misapplication of the Botox. If you are interested in Botox in NJ and want to learn more take a look at the DDS New York site, they offer a wide range of cosmetic dentistry including Botox to help you look your very best.