3-plus applications for Botox® Cosmetic at the dentist’s office

You may know Botox^® Cosmetic as a wrinkle-relaxer. In your search for a “Botox^® provider near you in Phoenix, Arizona,” Shine Dental Arts distinguishes by safely, precisely, and comfortably applying these injections to improve your appearance and much more. You can trust that your results will also be predictable and look natural due to the skill of our Drs. Vanessa L. Quihuis and Anthony F.R. Quihuis. Their expertise in facial anatomy and function really shines to support your best results, as well as a pleasant and stress-free treatment experience. As indicated, our team in the Ahwatukee area has the experience and training to use Botox^® for several different concerns, three of which are listed below.

No. 1: Soften wrinkles in the upper part of your face

Our doctors inject the right amount of Botox^® into the right facial muscles to naturally improve the appearance of wrinkles. These wrinkles are caused by repeated facial expressions. With time and as the skin loses its elasticity, these creases may be “set in” and look pronounced. By relaxing the muscles responsible for horizontal forehead lines, crow’s feet, and vertical eyebrow lines (frown lines), we can improve their appearance to smooth and rejuvenate your face. This facial rejuvenation looks great with a beautiful smile and also gives you a reason to smile! And, due to our precision injection techniques, your risk of severe side effects and complications is minimized. You can also move your face naturally afterward, as only the right muscles are injected and relaxed.

No. 2: Ease symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD)

TMD refers to dysfunction associated with the “jaw joints,” which connect the jaw to the skull. Any time that pressure is placed on the joints and their connected muscles and tissues, discomfort can arise. Our patients with TMD not only experience facial and jaw pain, but they often suffer from chronic tension headaches and migraines, frequent earaches and tinnitus, and stiffness or “locking” of the jaw that can make chewing and basic functions difficult. By injecting Botox^® into the over-stressed muscles, we can lift the tension that produces pain and other symptoms. Patients note that the frequency and severity of their symptoms improve with routine and repeated injections.

No. 3: Achieve a more balanced gum line

The appearance of your gums can help or harm the overall appearance of your smile. When too much of these tissues are exposed, your gums can appear overly prominent, making your smile look out-of-balance and “gummy.” Expertly injected by our dentists into the area between your upper lip and nose, Botox^® temporarily relaxes the hyperactive muscles that contract or lift when you smile. By reducing this muscle activity, the upper lip is not elevated. It remains in a position where the lip slightly overlaps or touches the teeth and does not separate too much from the teeth. The result is a gumline that is more pleasing to the eye and appears more balanced with the teeth and the rest of your smile.

This is just a quick glimpse into all that Shine Dental Arts has to offer; additional applications range from relieving primary migraines (not secondary to conditions like TMD) and resolving chronic muscle spasms to addressing masseter hypertrophy (bulky jaw muscles) associated with chronic teeth grinding. To discover what Botox^® in the hands of our highly qualified providers can do for you, schedule a consultation at our Phoenix, AZ office today. Our team in the Ahwatukee area can be reached at (480) 893-3072.

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