Dental Botox® — therapeutic and aesthetic.
Neuromodulators (Botox®) are used in dentistry for therapeutic purposes — bruxism, clenching, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, gummy smile — and aesthetic ones. Administered by a dentist trained in head and neck anatomy and PTIFA-certified, they fit into a comprehensive treatment plan rather than being used in isolation.
Therapeutic indications
Botox® has well-established clinical applications in dentistry:
- Bruxism and jaw clenching — reducing masseter muscle tension.
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders — relieving muscular pain.
- Masseter hypertrophy — functional comfort and facial balance.
- Gummy smile — when excess gingival display is muscular in origin.
Aesthetic indications
Smile lines, facial asymmetries, and lower-third refinements, when indicated after clinical evaluation and within a comprehensive smile-aesthetics plan. Evaluation always precedes treatment.
Why have it done by a dentist
A dentist has in-depth training in head and neck anatomy, knowledge of occlusion, and the ability to integrate neuromodulators into a complete dental plan. Dr Perrault-Lévesque holds PTIFA certification (Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics, 2026) in therapeutic and aesthetic neuromodulators.
Frequently asked questions
- Is dental Botox safe?
- Administered by a trained professional, respecting doses and indications, Botox® has been used for decades in medicine and dentistry. A prior clinical evaluation identifies contraindications and establishes the appropriate plan.
- How long do the effects last?
- Effects generally appear within a few days and last three to four months on average. Follow-up allows the dose and frequency to be adjusted to your response and goals.
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