The field of dentistry is constantly advancing, with new treatments and procedures coming online on a regular basis. One that an increasing number of dental practices have been adopting is modern facial aesthetics & anti-aging treatments. You may be familiar with those non-srugical facial treatments that are often used by dermatologists and plastic surgeons. But the same treatment has more applications than just anti-aging.
Facial Aesthetics
& Anti-aging
Facial Rejuvenation Treatments
Why Are Facial Aesthetics & Anti-Aging Techniques Used in Dentistry?
Although some people are surprised to learn that some dentists offer these treatments, it actually makes sense when you think about it. What medical professionals are more familiar with facial anatomy and administering injections than dentists?
The area around the face is where dentists spend most of their professional lives. You are probably most familiar with their work in treating the teeth and gums, but dentists actually deal with related structures, such as the head, neck, and soft tissues found around the mouth.
How It Works
Our facial aesthetics and anti-aging treatments focus on non-surgical options to help temporarily improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles, such as crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles. These treatments involve safe, professionally administered techniques designed to provide subtle, natural-looking results while supporting your skin’s health and vitality. Some approaches may also help address concerns such as muscle tension and comfort in the facial area.
BEFORE & AFTER
Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Therapy Areas
Here are some ways that your dentist helps patients with advanced facial aesthetics treatments:
Bruxism
Bruxism, more commonly known as teeth grinding, is a condition that often occurs during sleep when a patient may not even be aware of it. It can cause the teeth to become worn down and jaw muscles to become tense. Bruxism can even cause headaches and muscle tension in the area of the neck and shoulders.
Our non-surgical options can help relieve the symptoms of bruxism. These professionally administered injections can reduce the activity of jaw muscles, resulting in decreased pain and increased muscle relaxation for these patients.
Lip Lines
The aging process can lead to the appearance of vertical lines over the tops of the lips, causing a prematurely aged look. Some patients who have missing teeth or dentures also have these same vertical lines.
Our facial aesthetics approach can help soften the appearance of lip lines—especially when combined with dermal fillers, such as Juvederm or Restylane.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Many dentists offer facial aesthetics treatments alongside dermal fillers to reduce the appearance of lip lines. Dermal fillers usually contain hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body. As you age, your body produces less hyaluronic acid, leading to drier skin that loses volume and develops lines and wrinkles.
The role of hyaluronic acid in soft tissues like the skin is to hydrate and add volume. Its age-related loss leads to drier skin that loses volume and develops lines and wrinkles. Dermal fillers help to roll back this process in the area of injections, leading to a reduction in wrinkles like lip lines.
TMJ
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is a condition affecting the joint connecting the jaws together. It can cause symptoms like clicking and popping noises in the jaw, as well as tense and sore jaw muscles.
Our minimally invasive facial aesthetics treatments can help address TMJ symptoms by promoting relaxation in the chewing muscles, which can lead to reduced pain and greater jaw comfort.
Other Uses
Other patients can benefit from minimally invasive facial aesthetic injections in the lip muscles, which may have changed due to dental conditions. These treatments may help retrain and relax the lip muscles, making it easier for patients to adapt to new dentures, for example.
Some people are bothered by what is often called a “gummy smile,” where the lips are pulled up higher than desired over the teeth, revealing more gum tissue. Through gentle, precisely administered facial aesthetics procedures, the targeted muscles can be relaxed, allowing the lips to settle naturally and cover more of the gum line.
Your Facial Aesthetics Consultation
Are you curious if facial aesthetics and anti-aging treatments are right for you? If so, we invite you to contact Craft Smiles for more information or to schedule a personalized facial aesthetics & anti-aging consultation at your earliest convenience.
During your consultation, our team will carefully assess your needs and treatment goals, offering guidance on the most appropriate non-surgical options to help you achieve natural-looking results and greater confidence in your smile.
