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Botox is a very hot topic these days. There is a lot of buzz going around about it. People are talking about Botox in Hollywood on the movies; there are ads on television and in magazines; and people are talking about Botox on the streets. Like all buzz, some things are truthful and some things are myths. If we are all going to talk about Botox, we need to know the truths about what we are talking about.

Is Botox safe? Botox is very safe when used by a professional who has experience and is familiar with anatomy and proper techniques. Botox is becoming more widely used by dentists who are experts in injection techniques and facial anatomy. Although there are know risks associated with Botox, using a professional who has experience can minimize the chances of experiencing these risks.

Will Botox take away my ability to make facial expressions? This is one of the funniest things about the misconceptions surrounding Botox. In the movies and on television, Botox is portrayed to "freeze" your facial expression. This is absolutely not true. I would hope that a patient would never shy away from enjoying the benefits of Botox because they are afraid that they won't be able to move their face in order to express themselves.

So, the final question that many of you may be wondering, is Botox right for me? This is a very personal decision. The benefits of Botox are vast. It can help relax facial muscles for many purposes including but certainly not limited to, relieving headaches, solving TMJ pain, helping someone who suffers from what is know as a "gummy smile" and shows too much gums in their smile, minimizing "smoker's lip", which are the vertical lines that appear on the lips with years of pursing your lips, as well as other advertized cosmetic benefits. To find out if Botox is right for you, give us a call for a consultation.

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