Facial Aesthetics
BOTOX® in Irving, TX
For migraines, facial pain and the clenching that wears teeth down — as well as the cosmetic use it is better known for.
Dentists spend their careers working with the muscles of the head and jaw, which is why BOTOX® sits naturally inside a dental practice. At Dental Concepts & Orthodontics we use it therapeutically as well as cosmetically.
Dentistry with the patience of a private studio.
BOTOX® Treatment for Migraines and Facial Pain
Migraines and facial pain can take over a day before it has properly started. We offer BOTOX® treatment as part of our comprehensive care, targeting and relaxing the specific muscles responsible for the discomfort.
Calming those muscles reduces the frequency and intensity of migraines, and eases the tension that builds into headaches. Our team administers precise injections into the areas causing the tension, which brings relief in the short term and helps in the longer term too.
What It Can Help With
- Chronic Migraines Relaxing overactive muscles reduces how often migraines arrive and how hard they hit.
- Facial Pain Muscle tension is behind a great deal of persistent facial pain, and easing it eases the pain.
- Clenching and Grinding Bruxism puts real strain on teeth and jaw. Relaxing the muscles involved reduces it.
BOTOX® for Clenching and Grinding
Clenching and grinding — bruxism — places sustained stress on your teeth and jaw, and it is one of the more common reasons a restoration fails early. By targeting the muscles doing the clenching, BOTOX® reduces the load on the teeth and limits the potential for damage. The aim is not only to relieve the discomfort you have now but to prevent the complications that follow years of unchecked grinding.
Cosmetic BOTOX®
The same treatment softens frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines by temporarily relaxing the facial muscles that create them. Because we work with this anatomy every day, it is a natural extension of the care already offered here.
Book a BOTOX® Consultation
If migraines, facial pain or grinding are affecting your days, come and talk to us about whether BOTOX® would help. Call us on (469) 702-8482 or visit us at 4500 N MacArthur Blvd. Suite #100, Irving, TX 75038.
BOTOX® FAQ
- What is cosmetic BOTOX?
- BOTOX® is a purified protein used to temporarily relax facial muscles. We use it to soften frown lines, reduce crow’s feet and minimize forehead lines.
- How does BOTOX work?
- It blocks nerve signals to specific muscles. Relaxing those muscles smooths out the lines caused by repeated movement, and reduces the tension behind muscular pain.
- Is BOTOX safe?
- Yes. It is FDA-approved and considered safe when administered by a qualified professional.
- How long do the results last?
- Typically 3 to 4 months. Regular follow-up treatments maintain the effect, and we will talk that through with you at your visit.
- Can BOTOX help with dental problems?
- Yes. Alongside its cosmetic uses it treats bruxism by relaxing overactive jaw muscles, which reduces pressure on your teeth and jaw and helps prevent damage.
- Why have BOTOX at a dental practice?
- Because the muscles involved are the ones dentists work with every day. The jaw, the bite and the facial musculature are all part of the same picture.
