What Is Botox and How Is It Used in Dentistry?

In this video, Dr. Charles Pearson explains how Botox is used in dentistry and why severe teeth grinding can become a major problem for dental restorations.

A question was asked about Botox and whether we use it here. I have had training in that and have purchased all the things to do it. It is used, though I haven’t used it yet, to be completely honest.

The number one use I see for that in dentistry is for people who are really hard clenchers and grinders with big, powerful jaw muscles, so powerful that they actually can crush and break our zirconia crowns. There is nothing I can put in a patient’s mouth that is any match for a grinder or bruxer. One of the contraindications we look for during your free consultation is evidence of a history of that, as you may not even be a candidate for implants if you have that habit. It is a bad, bad thing, but it can be treated with a guard covering your teeth at night. However, that requires patient compliance, and I have found that even a couple of nights forgetting to put it in is all it takes to break things. That is why we use Botox.

If you or someone you love is struggling with TMJ disorder, contact St. Apollonia Dental in Sterling Heights, MI, for a free consultation to learn how our Botox treatments can enhance your smile, improve your function, and restore your self-confidence.

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• How Is TMJ Disorder Treated?
• Can TMJ Disorder Be Cured?
• What Does a Bite Guard Do?
• Custom Nightguards vs. Boil-and-Bite Nightguards: Which Is Better?
• Meet Dr. Charles Pearson
• Why Choose St. Apollonia Dental?
• Free Dental Consultations: What St. Apollonia Offers
• Do You Provide Emergency Dentistry?
• Do You Offer Same-Day Emergency Dental Appointments?
• What Qualifies as a Dental Emergency?
• When Is a Root Canal Needed?
• Why Should Missing Teeth Be Replaced?
• What Is Periodontal Disease?