In dentistry, botox is a functional application given in small doses to the chewing muscles to relax an overworked muscle; it is most often used for complaints tied to clenching and grinding (bruxism). At Positive Dental Studio we plan botox only when there is a real need, alongside an examination, weighing it with options like a night guard when needed to find the approach that suits you.
Botox is a substance applied in small doses to the chewing and facial muscles that relaxes the muscle for a while. In dentistry it is used for a functional reason rather than a cosmetic one: to rest muscles that are working too hard. The effect is not permanent and wears off on its own over time.
The most common use is for clenching and grinding (bruxism). When the overworked chewing muscle relaxes, the wear on the teeth eases and the jaw and headache pain lets up.
It can be considered for complaints tied to clenching and grinding, for jaw and temple pain that shows up in the morning, for a square jaw look caused by an overdeveloped chewing muscle, for a “gummy smile” where too much gum shows, and for some pain coming from the jaw joint. Suitability is always decided at an examination.
The procedure is short. The dentist first decides which muscles to target, then uses a very fine needle to place small doses at the planned points. Anesthesia is usually not needed. You can go back to your day right after; the effect starts within a few days and settles in over a few weeks.
The effect varies from person to person but usually lasts a few months. Once it fades the muscle returns to how it was, and the application can be repeated if you want. With regular repeats, some people find the effect holds a little longer.
It is not applied during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in some muscle and nerve conditions, or in people allergic to the substance used. That is why your health history is always reviewed before the procedure.
At Positive Dental Studio we plan botox only when there is a functional need, alongside an examination. We first assess your clenching or muscle-related complaint and, if needed, weigh it together with options like a night guard to decide the approach that suits you best.
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Eren Işıldak
Estetik Diş Hekimliği
Dt. Eren Işıldak, İstanbul’da doğmuştur. Lise eğitimini Pertevniyal Anadolu Lisesi’nde tamamladıktan sonra Bezmialem Vakıf Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi’nden başarıyla mezun olmuştur. Mesleki gelişimini her zaman ön planda tutan Dr. Işıldak, kariyeri boyunca çok sayıda eğitim, sertifika programı ve ulusal/uluslararası kongreye katılarak bilgi ve becerilerini sürekli olarak ileri taşımıştır. Genç Estetik Diş Hekimliği Akademisi Derneği’nin yönetim kurulunda görev almış, iki yıl boyunca de
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