Benefits of Professional Botox Treatment
Professional Botox treatment at Sunrise Dental offers both immediate and long-term benefits for facial rejuvenation. Beyond the visible smoothing of wrinkles, Botox can help prevent the formation of deeper lines by reducing the repeated muscle movements that create them. This preventive aspect makes it an excellent option for both treatment and maintenance of facial aesthetics.
Many patients notice improvement in their appearance within days of treatment, with full results developing over one to two weeks. The natural-looking results can help you appear more refreshed and youthful while maintaining your ability to show natural expressions. Our precise injection technique ensures targeted treatment that addresses your specific concerns without creating an overdone or frozen appearance.
What to Expect During Your Botox Treatment
Your Botox experience begins with a thorough consultation to discuss your goals and evaluate your facial structure. We’ll examine your muscle movement patterns and discuss which areas would benefit most from treatment. This comprehensive assessment allows us to create a customized treatment plan that addresses your specific concerns while ensuring natural-looking results.
The actual treatment process is quick and comfortable, typically taking about 15-30 minutes. We use ultra-fine needles and precise injection techniques to minimize discomfort. Before treatment, we can apply a topical numbing cream if desired, though most patients find the procedure very tolerable without it.
Following your treatment, we’ll provide detailed aftercare instructions to help optimize your results. While you can return to most activities immediately, we’ll advise you on specific precautions to take during the first few hours after treatment. We schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure your satisfaction with the results and address any questions you may have.
Botox for TMJ and TMD Treatment
Jaw pain, teeth grinding, and TMJ disorders don’t have to control your daily life. At Sunrise Dental Cary, we offer an innovative approach that combines the expertise of Dr. Jordan Tucker with the precision of Botox injections to treat TMJ and temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). This comprehensive treatment addresses both the symptoms and underlying muscle tension that contribute to chronic jaw discomfort.
TMJ disorders affect millions of Americans, causing pain that radiates through the jaw, face, neck, and shoulders. Traditional treatments often focus on one aspect of the condition, but our integrated approach combines Botox therapy with custom night guards and targeted exercises. Dr. Tucker’s experience with both dental and medical aesthetic procedures allows him to provide comprehensive care that addresses the root causes of TMJ dysfunction while providing immediate relief from painful symptoms.
Understanding TMJ and How Botox Helps
Temporomandibular joint disorder occurs when the muscles and joints that control jaw movement become strained, inflamed, or misaligned. The constant tension in these muscles creates a cycle of pain, grinding, and further muscle tightness. Botox works by temporarily relaxing the overactive muscles responsible for jaw clenching and teeth grinding, breaking this destructive cycle and allowing the joint to heal naturally.
The masseter muscles, which are primarily responsible for chewing, often become enlarged and hyperactive in patients with TMJ disorders. When Botox is strategically injected into these muscles, it reduces their ability to contract forcefully while maintaining normal function for eating and speaking. This targeted approach provides relief without compromising your ability to perform daily activities that require jaw movement.
