Botox Botox, by a simple definition, is frequently used in a number of treatments as a substance that can be applied in facial wrinkles and muscle systems in aesthetic applications produced in sterile laboratory environments from a special bacteria. With the developments in medicine, its prevalence is gradually increasing and no determined botox side effects have been observed. It has been started to be used in many fields in dentistry. How Does Botox Affect? As a botox system does not affect all of your muscles. It only affects the place where it is applied locally. It temporarily blocks the transmission at the nerve endings in the area where it is applied. It does not harm the muscle tissue, basically relieves the contractions on the muscles and eliminates spasms. The effect of Botox is approximately 4 to 6 months. It is metabolized by the body and its effect disappears at the end of the period. The need for regular and long-lasting muscles may disappear completely over time. What Can Be Done in the Treatment of Dentistry with Botox? The two most common uses are to eliminate the effects of tooth clenching and to solve the smile image in patients with high gum visibility. When applied in oral and surrounding tissues by experts in the right conditions, the ideal result is obtained in terms of both teeth and appearance. Today, we see complaints that develop due to herniation in a serious part of the society as half of the population. This rate is approximately 15% in children. It is a disorder that can develop due to very different reasons. Although the most common cause is daily stress, depression, anxiety, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, inappropriate dental relations with some drugs are other causes of tooth clenching. The teething person is mostly unaware of this and continues for years. They are not aware of it because it occurs during sleep at night, and if there is no stimulus from the environment, they will not notice it for a longer period of time. Symptoms vary and may manifest as ear, head and jaw pains in the progressive process. In fact, there may be difficulty in closing and opening the mouth opening. Treatment should be planned as soon as possible and without irreversible problems. What are the Symptoms of Grinding Teeth? Ear pain, jaw pain, headache, difficulty and limitation in opening and closing the jaw, fatigue in the chewing muscles, abrasion in the teeth, thinning of the stomach tissue and the sensitivity developed accordingly. Cracks and fractures in the teeth, decrease in face vertical size due to abrasions, problems with applied dental treatments, growth due to muscle overload and transition to angular face form. Some of the problems that may develop due to clenching teeth are listed here. It should be thought that there will be bigger problems when progressed and intervention is required at the earliest place. How is Botox Application Performed in Those with Teeth Clenching? Botox application is the most appropriate option in patients who do not get sufficient results with plaque applications. Botox is applied to the muscles that close the jaw and the neural conduction in that muscle is prevented and tooth clenching is prevented in this way. Jaw movements are not restricted. This process does not cause any damage to the muscle tissue. Only the neural conduction of the muscle is prevented for a while. If the factors causing this process are eliminated or if the cause of the squeaking is psychological orientation, re-injection is not necessary after approximately 6 months. If it continues, Botox application may need to be repeated again. What is Gummy Smile? In dental aesthetics, it is necessary to state that the only thing cared is not the form and color of the tooth. Gingiva is the part of the lips and teeth that needs to be in harmony. It is not possible to achieve this without pink aesthetics. Gummy smile is the appearance of excessive gums when you talk and laugh. If you pay attention to your surrounding, you will notice the individuals who have this situation. The gums, which should be seen about 2 millimeters in the ideal smile, are visible up to about 10 millimeters in these individuals. The teeth are too much in the foreground, a perception occurs as if the teeth are larger and disrupts the aesthetics proportionally. The purpose of botox injection here is to eliminate the damages that are predicted to speak in the joint and jaw. Some of these factors are the overworking of the muscles that are responsible for lifting the lip, skeletal problems, and short upper lip distance. The fact that the lip muscles pull the lip excessively is the most common of these reasons. In this case, botox treatment is applied to reduce muscle retraction. The muscle will not lift the lip as much as the previous one, and the number of sessions and points of application may vary from person to person. You can get quality service by contacting our clinic to solve problems related to all kinds of dental problems.