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Integration of Botox and Dermal Fillers with Dental Treatments

added on: January 30, 2024

Botox in Lewisburg is one of the best ways to rejuvenate your skin and revitalize your confidence. While the benefits of Botox are usually only thought to apply to smoothing wrinkles and blurring fine lines, Botox boasts many other health benefits, including boosting your oral health. If you’re looking for Botox near Lewisburg, Union Dental Health can help you achieve your aesthetic goals and elevate your oral health.

The cosmetic uses of Botox work by temporarily “freezing” a targeted muscle group, which is what allows signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines to appear softer with continued use. This technique can be applied to issues like TMJ pain (temporomandibular joint disorder), where Botox can be used to relieve symptoms of excessive teeth clenching, neck and shoulder pain, and tension headaches.

Botox for bruxism can also be used to alleviate symptoms of unconscious grinding that occurs during sleep or during the day. Botox reduces muscle activity, decreasing the frequency of bruxism episodes and lowering biting pressure by up to 20% to 30% in the masticatory muscle. This can save the teeth from premature wear and relieve jaw pain.

Juvederm can serve similar functions in supporting dental treatments. Many people undergo cosmetic dental procedures to restore their smiles and achieve a desired look. When working towards your ideal smile, your dentist may suggest Juvederm to help straighten an uneven lipline, add fullness to the lips and surrounding areas, and counter the cheeks. Juvederm can also be used to fix a “gummy” smile by plumping the upper lip and covering more of the exposed gumline.

Botox for dental uses can complete a number of procedures to enhance your smile and elevate your oral health. Similarly, Juvederm for dental use can be used to complement cosmetic procedures and get you that much closer to your ideal smile.

About The Author
Dr. Scott J. Bonomo

Dr. Scott J. Bonomo has been a dental practitioner for more than 30 years. He is certified in laser dentistry, utilizing both diode and Solea lasers, and is also a certified Invisalign® provider with over 200 completed cases. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Bonomo was chosen as one of the "Top Docs" by the Philadelphia Magazine in 2016.


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