There is a percentage of my patients who will travel a path of dental troubles their whole life. They start by restoring a broken tooth. Then they break another tooth. Ten years go by, and they have 8 or 10 crowns on their back teeth. Then they have a root canal or two. Then they lose a tooth or two because they break or they lose supporting bone and gum. I have witnessed patients who have had a crown or veneer break after we place it, and they need it replaced. And then it happens again.
Whether I see short-term problems or the slow, progressive debilitation over years, one thing is common. These recurring problems can be prevented if we recognize the destructive potential of our facial and jaw muscles. Biteguards just don't prevent the day-to-day stresses on dentistry and teeth. They mitigate the nighttime muscle activity.
Botox therapy for facial and jaw muscles can reduce the activity of the muscles that cause teeth and dentistry to be destroyed. Therapeutic use of Botox usually lasts 4 months, and can be readministered to maintain its effect.
Unbelievable, I had no idea Botox for facial and jaw muscles can help our teeth....That means we can shoot two birds with only one bullet:d great.
ReplyDeleteI recently had my first treatment with botox in Toronto so that means my teeth are safe for at least 4 months:d
I will definitely go for another treatment after this one will vanish.
Thanks for the tip:)
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ReplyDeleteI just learned that Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox, is currently participating in over 120 clinical research trials for off-label Botox applications. This drug, when used judiciously, is truly effective at managing muscular ailments. Th latest one that I am reading about is the use of Botox to control overactive bladder disorder. Looks promising.
ReplyDeleteUsing Botox to prevent further destruction of teeth is an interesting idea. This just goes to show that Botox is not always just for aesthetic purposes, but for dental applications as well.
ReplyDeleteKathy Frederickson
I agree with Kathy, Botox is one nifty way of having a beautiful and younger looking face. It also enhances that smile!
ReplyDeleteJane Tinkle
It's good to know that roughly 8% of dentists are providing botox treatments - and that the number is growing. Some dentists prefer teeth whitening over botox. I haven't tried teeth whitening, but unlike botox, teeth whitening needs to be done regularly to maintain the results.
ReplyDeleteKit Mayer