Botox

Botox (botulinum toxin type A) is an FDA-approved aesthetic treatment applied to facial muscles to eliminate wrinkles. As one of the most widely performed medical aesthetic procedures worldwide, Botox has proven safety and efficacy backed by decades of clinical research.Botox works by temporarily blocking the nerve-muscle connection when injected into facial muscles. This causes muscles to relax, significantly reducing or completely eliminating wrinkles. Effects begin within 3-7 days and last 4-6 months.At Dentaline, Botox is most commonly applied to: forehead lines, glabellar lines (frown lines), crow's feet, bunny lines, masseter muscle hypertrophy, and perioral lines.In dentistry, Botox is particularly effective for treating bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching). Injection into the masseter muscle reduces excessive activity, decreasing clenching force and alleviating symptoms including tooth wear, TMJ pain, and headaches.Botox is also effective for gummy smile correction. Low-dose injection into lip elevator muscles controls gum display during smiling.The procedure is comfortable and quick. Facial analysis is performed, area cleaned, micro-injections done with ultra-fine needles (30-32 gauge). Completed in 15-30 minutes. Avoid rubbing face for 4 hours, exercise and sauna for 24 hours.Side effects are mild and temporary: slight redness and swelling at injection sites resolve in 1-3 days. At Dentaline, FDA and CE approved original preparations are stored per cold chain protocols.Regular applications (2-3 times yearly) gradually weaken muscles and reduce wrinkle prominence. Preventive early treatments can prevent deep wrinkle formation.