Tension or hyperactivity in your oral and facial region can significantly affect your quality of life, impacting everything from your jaw function to your confidence in your smile. It surprises many patients to learn that therapeutic treatment can effectively relieve chronic jaw pain, teeth grinding, and even aesthetic concerns like gummy smiles. Through innovative, evidence-based treatments, we help patients maintain optimal oral health and comfort.
Dr. Paula Izvernari assesses each patient's symptoms carefully to determine the most appropriate treatment. Botox therapy is effective at relieving chronic conditions that have plagued patients for years. It is a minimally invasive treatment that offers patients therapeutic as well as cosmetic benefits. It enables them to address multiple concerns simultaneously while maintaining their natural appearance.
Botox therapy could benefit patients with chronic jaw pain, teeth grinding, or concerns about the appearance of their smiles. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their symptoms and treatment goals. Our patient-centered methodology ensures that your treatment plan is specifically crafted to address your individual challenges and aspirations.
Botox therapy is a minimally invasive technique for managing conditions caused by hyperactive muscles and facial pain. A significant improvement in jaw comfort, a reduction in teeth grinding episodes, and an improvement in facial aesthetics have been observed among patients. Unlike other procedures, there is no downtime after treatment, allowing you to resume normal activities right away while experiencing long-lasting relief from chronic symptoms.
No downtime is required after the minimally invasive procedure, so you can resume normal activities right away. For a day or two, patients may experience mild swelling or tenderness at injection sites, but this does not interfere with their daily activities.
Botox therapy eliminates barriers to successful orthodontic outcomes and surgical recovery by relaxing overactive facial muscles. The treatment reduces muscular tension during dental implant procedures and other interventions, leading to improved patient comfort and expedited healing times. Botox also serves as a valuable adjunct to cosmetic dentistry, addressing muscle-related concerns to achieve a more rejuvenated smile.
Botox therapy uses FDA-approved botulinum toxin to reduce the sensitivity of excessive facial and jaw muscles. Providing both functional relief and cosmetic enhancement, this therapy effectively addresses chronic jaw pain, teeth grinding, and aesthetic concerns like gummy smiles.
It may take 1-2 weeks for the full therapeutic effects to develop in some patients, but some notice improvements within a few days. The targeted muscles will gradually relax, resulting in less morning soreness, less grinding, and improved facial aesthetics.
Through careful injection techniques using the smallest gauge needles, Dr. Izvernari prioritizes your comfort throughout the treatment process. Patients consistently report minimal sensitivity, describing it as a momentary pinch, during the quick 15-30 minute procedure in our tranquil, patient-centered facility.
Botox is often used to treat TMJ disorders, bruxism, and masseter hypertrophy, as well as to correct gummy smiles and provide orthodontic support. The procedure also enhances surgical recovery by reducing muscle activity around the treatment area, so that patients can simultaneously treat multiple oral health issues at the same time.
Patients with chronic jaw pain, frequent teeth grinding, TMJ disorders, or aesthetic concerns like gummy smiles that have not responded well to conventional treatments are ideal candidates. To determine whether Botox therapy will benefit you, Dr. Izvernari evaluates your symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals during your consultation. Certain neurological conditions and pregnant or breastfeeding women are ineligible for the treatment.