Botox at the Dentist (Episode 24)

Dr. Iman Sadri wrote an article in 2012, 'Botox at the Dentist' - describing the clinical implications of getting botox at the dentist. One of the major reasons Botox helps with dental treatment is for the treatment of clenching and grinding. Botox helps reduce hypertrophic masseters by decreasing their width via muscle shrinkage. Clenching and grinding in fact can enlarge the jaw muscles. Botox administered at the dentist or at a medical office or med spa greatly helps clenchers and grinders. Botox at the dentist also helps reduce gummy smiles. This happens by dropping the upper lip down reducing how much gum tissue is shown.Follow Dr Iman on social media @DrImanSadri