BOTOX® Procedures in Lethbridge

Botox is a safe treatment to deal with pain, headaches and dysfunctions related to teeth grinding and clenching and other jaw and muscle disorders.

Many adults and children suffer from teeth grinding throughout the day and night which harms the natural teeth and can lead to headaches. Botox is a safe way to relax the muscles in the jaw causing this.

You can avoid surgical treatments as Botox can help with lip augmentations and improve facial aesthetics. It can be used in other orthodontic cases and help denture patients get used to a new set of dentures.

Surgery on facial muscles to lower the lip and treat high lip lines can be incredibly costly. Botox is a much cheaper and quicker non-surgical procedure that can treat this condition.

A new set of dentures propose a quick and significant change and can cause great discomfort and jaw pain. Botox can help relieve discomfort and facial pain from dentures and other dental treatments.

Teeth grinding through the day and night can lead to severe damage to your mouth. Botox can help alleviate jaw pains and discomfort when the jaw muscles become stressed and tense.

Botox can help smoothen out wrinkles around the mouth to help you and your smiles look young and radiant.

The procedure itself is minimally invasive and can often provide quick results. Typically, the first procedure will take about one hour and involves a professional evaluation by our dentist.

With its natural origins and highly controlled refinement process, Botox®/Dysport® has been used safely for adults and children alike. Besides its cosmetic uses, it has also been utilized as a treatment for children with cerebral palsy and other facial muscle and jaw disorders.

This number can depend on your situation, therefore during your first initial visit, Dr. Elke will assess how many units you will need. You will require more units if choosing to treat other areas, such as your eyes

Although some notice immediate changes, you will typically see full results in up to 14 days, and these effects normally wear off after 3-4 months. You will need to visit your dentist every couple of months to continue the procedure.

There are some restrictions. Botox®/Dysport® cannot be administered to patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The procedure cannot be performed if you are taking the medication Spectinomycin. Also, if you have open facial lesions or a disease of the neuromuscular junction, we would recommend you to avoid this treatment.

With the use of small needles, the injection should not be too painful. There may be a slight pinching sensation, but typically icing of the area beforehand will eliminate this pain.

Noted side effects are rare and often will only last a week. These can include bruising and tenderness at the site of the injection, headaches or eye drooping. If you notice any of these side effects, please speak to your doctor.

Yes, the two treatments can be used together.

With their specialized knowledge of facial muscles, dentists often are ideal candidates to perform the procedure.