Smile Lift with Botox and Dermal Fillers
A beautiful smile makes a great first impression. But when age alters our smile for the worse, we may be apprehensive about sharing it. To combat this, many dental practitioners offer Botox and dermal fillers along with their standard cosmetic services.
In fact, American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) certified dentists can perform non-surgical facelifts. This along with any combination of cosmetic services is called a “smile lift.”
Keep reading to learn more about this procedure and decide if it’s an option for you.
Botox
Botox is a name brand preparation of botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein that has a wide variety of applications. From decreasing muscle spasticity and treating migraines to a host of cosmetic applications, Botox is a very popular choice for both patients and administrators.
When applied to the smile, Botox decreases wrinkles, and can influence the way our muscles interact with one another. For example, people sporting a permanently downturned smile could reverse this with Botox. A few injections to the muscle responsible for the downwards slant would allow their opposing muscles to become more prominent, and result in the cheerful upwards-facing smile patients desire.
Fillers
Fillers are any injectable soft-tissue compliant substance that fills the face. They are usually made of collagen, sugar molecules, or hyaluronic acids. They can also be generated in a laboratory from biosynthetic polymers or transplanted from a person’s own fat. Fillers can quickly give the face a more youthful appearance.
Filling out thin or wrinkled lips can give the smile an instantly more pleasant appearance. Your dentist can also use fillers to contour the jaw line and other areas of the face.
Why choose a dentist for fillers or Botox?
Dentists are intimately familiar with the musculature and composition of the face, especially in and around the mouth. Dental health professionals understand best how to rejuvenate all aspects of the smile, not just the teeth. You can trust a dentist to retain the supportive structure of the smile muscles while they alter and enhance them for a more pleasant appearance.
Further, only a dentist can provide these services along with cosmetic dental procedures. Botox and fillers in conjunction with any necessary restorative or cosmetic procedures would result in a makeover that could take years off your face.
If you’re interested in a smile lift, contact Dr. Scala at Lakewood Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. We provide our Lakewood, Florida patients with beautifully rejuvenated smiles. Our friendly staff looks forward to hearing from you!