BOTOX
Have you noticed lines between your brows or are you bothered by crow’s feet? Botox is a simple and elegant solution for both of these problems. Botox is the most popular cosmetic procedure of its kind in North America, over 2.5 million Botox injections were performed in 2008 alone. Botox has been on the market for over 21 years and continues to grow in popularity. It is one of the best ways to reduce frown lines between the eyes and reduce moderate or severe crow’s feet without the risks and expense of surgery.
How Does Botox Work?
Botox is a purified protein. When the doctor injects this protein, it attaches to your motor nerves and relaxes your facial muscles giving you a natural look while also removing lines. Three to ten days after the procedure you will notice your face becoming more smooth and youthful. The benefits of the procedure will last three to four months.
Botox in Dentistry
Botox is not just for cosmetic procedures. Dentists are successfully treating TMJ and bruxism by injecting Botox into the muscles around the temporomandibular joint. If you are experiencing jaw and facial pain, the protein will relax these muscles and relieve you of pain.
Do you have a high lip line but do not want deal with the expense and healing time of traditional surgery? Botox treats a high lip line by relaxing the muscles around the lip so they no longer pull the lip as high. Using this method, dentists can create a beautiful smile while still allowing normal facial expressions. This will save you from having to alter the gum line to meet the lip line by undergoing invasive surgical treatment.
Dentists are also using Botox to retrain muscles during orthodontic treatment and with patients that have new dentures.
Botox therapy, and its ability to safely relax muscles, can improve your health, look, and life in ways that go beyond simply reducing lines.
Why Choose Associates of Dental Arts?
Dr. Gregory Kivett is an experienced Botox provider and a proud member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. As a Dentist, Dr. Kivett has extensive training and experience with precision injections delivering local anesthetic for dental procedures. This experience translates into better precision when using Botox. Getting Botox at Associates of Dental Arts is simple, fast, comfortable, safe and discrete. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have, so please contact us to assist you.
For why dentists are a good choice for Botox in general, please read this article on Dentists and Botox.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Gregory Kivett, Jr. DDS
Dentist
Dr. Gregory Kivett, Jr. initially discovered his love for dentistry while serving in the United States Air Force as a dental laboratory technician. Following his honorable discharge in 1995, he made the decision to become a dentist. He graduated with honors from Southwest Missouri State University, where he majored in biology and minored in chemistry, and was quickly accepted to the School of Dentistry at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He received his DDS in 2005, graduating with honors. That same year, Dr. Kivett also served ...
Featured Blog Posts - BOTOX
DENTISTS DOING BOTOX? IT’S ABOUT TIME!
While hearing about a dentist providing Botox or Juvéderm may sound odd at first, Dr. Louis Malcmacher in his article on the American Academy of Facial Esthetics website brings to light the myths and truths that show that a dentist may be one of your best choices for a Botox or Juvéderm provider.
Botox Myth #1: Only Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons should do Botox.
According to the article, even if Botox is provided in a Dermatologist’s or Plastic Surgeon’s office, it is usually administered by a nurse or physician’s assistant. ...
Choosing A Botox Provider
Many people have thought about trying Botox but are unsure about how to find a provider. One of the quickest ways to find out more about a potential Botox provider is to call the office. Here are some good questions to ask:
