How We Use Botox to Improve Your Dental Care Experience

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Botox is fast becoming a mark of quality care in the dentistry world because it has so many applications that improve dental care. Here at Keep Smiling, our Beavercreek, OH dentist is specially trained and highly skilled in applying Botox injections to alleviate common dental conditions, make you more comfortable, and boost your smile in the following ways:

1. Relax Tight Jaw Muscles for TMJ Relief

The tight, inflamed jaw muscles associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder respond very well to Botox application. Botox relaxes the jaw muscles to prevent clenching and stress that can lead to annoying pain, clicking, and popping. If your TMJ comes from an injury, temporarily freezing those muscles gives them space to heal, while still allowing you to chew, eat, and talk normally.

2. Botox Halts Bruxism (Subconscious Teeth Grinding)

Our dentist in Beavercreek, OH, sees many cases of TMJ that stem from bruxism, a condition in which people grind their teeth at night while they sleep. Most people don’t realize they’re doing it, but we can tell from the tight jaw muscles and excess wear on the molars, as well as additional bite irregularities. Botox can stop bruxism from happening at all, which allows those muscles to heal and rest as they should.

3. Adjusting to New Dentures Made Easier with Botox

Our Beavecreek Botox injections also help new denture wearers experience an easier transition. Adjusting to dentures is a process that can stress and tighten face and jaw muscles, which often causes pain and stress. Botox alleviates the stress and tightness, which smooths the transition to life with dentures.

4. Smile Line Eraser

Here at Keep Smiling, our mission is to help you smile with confidence. We can also use Botox injections to erase smile lines and reduce the appearance of a gummy smile.

Dental Botox Injections with the Dentist Beavercreek Families Rely On

If you’d like to see how Botox injections can improve your dental care experience, schedule an appointment at the Keep Smiling location closest to you, on Indian Ripple Rd., or on Lakeview Dr. We look forward to seeing you!