Botox

Botox® in Baltimore County, Maryland

Feild Family Dentistry, located in Fork, Maryland, is pleased to offer Botox for both medical and cosmetic treatments. As a professional in oral and facial anatomy, Dr. Matthew Feild wanted to provide this minimally invasive service to help patients who suffer from certain dental problems and/or who wish to enjoy the aesthetic benefits of Botox. Dr. Matthew was trained to administer Botox by the International Academy of Facial Aesthetics in 2021.

Dental Problems Treated with Botox®

Numerous dental problems are the result of overactive muscles. These muscle-generated dental problems include:

  • Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) that cause pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), where the lower jaw joins the skull
  • Bruxism, or grinding of the teeth
  • Excessive clenching of the jaw
  • Masseter hypertrophy, a condition characterized by enlargement of the muscles responsible for chewing food

Botox can help relieve jaw pain and address these dental problems by inactivating the nerve endings that cause the involuntary muscle contractions.

Botox can also treat other dental conditions not related to muscles. These conditions include:

  • Deep nasolabial folds, which are the folds of skin on either side of the mouth that extend from the edge of the nose to the outer corners of the mouth
  • Radial lip lines, also known as “smoker’s lines” that appear as vertical lines on the upper lip
  • High lip line, also known as a “gummy smile” in which smiling reveals too much of the upper gum
  • Black triangles between teeth, created when the gums pull away from the teeth to create triangle-shaped spaces between the teeth and the gum line
  • Changes in the way dentures fit due to shifting jaw muscles

Cosmetic Benefits of Botox®

Botox can be used to reduce the appearance of aging, facial lines, and wrinkles. When it is injected directly into the muscle, Botox blocks the muscle’s nerve signals and temporarily relaxes it. When the muscle is relaxed, the wrinkles that are caused by muscle movement soften, dissipate, or disappear completely. This helps restore that youthful look, with no surgery necessary.

FAQ’S

  • Does Botox hurt?
    The needles used for Botox injections are very small, so pain is usually minimal. Dr. Matthew Feild has years of experience injecting anesthetics for his dental patients, so he is adept at administering quick, relatively painless injections. We also offer ice packs and numbing cream to help minimize any discomfort. 
  • Will my face look unnatural? 
    You might have heard that receiving too much Botox in the wrong places can make your face look “frozen” or expressionless. However, you don’t have to worry about that at our practice. Dr. Matthew Feild is a dentist who works skillfully and precisely, and he is an expert injector who administers the right dose in the right places.
  • How much Botox will I need?
    The amount you’ll need depends on a few contributing factors:
    • The type of wrinkles you’d like to treat
    • Your unique aesthetic goals
    • The degree of muscle movement in your face
    • The number of times you’ve had Botox in the past
    • Your health history
  • Are there any side effects?
    Common side effects of any injectable include:
    • Muscle weakness near the injection sites
    • Slight bruising
    • Bleeding
    • Redness
    • Swelling
  • How long does Botox last?
    If you’ve been suffering from chronic jaw pain, or if you want to look more youthful, then contact us to schedule a Botox consultation. At Feild Family Dentistry, you will receive comfortable, effective treatments so you can look and feel your best. We look forward to seeing your beautiful smile! 

Discover How Botox® Can Help You

If you’ve been suffering from chronic jaw pain, or if you want to look more youthful, then contact us to schedule a Botox consultation. At Feild Family Dentistry, you will receive comfortable, effective treatments so you can look and feel your best. We look forward to seeing your beautiful smile!