We all want a perfect smile that makes us look good. Age, muscle tenacity and flexibility, and the structure of the jaw affect our smile. Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a neurotoxic protein, which is medically used to cure disorders involving overactive muscles and muscular spasms. Botox treatment is now being implemented to enhance smiles, which eventually improves the facial aesthetics. Here are a few ways Botox treatment can help you improve your smile:

1) Reduces Smile Lines

Smile lines are creases and wrinkles formed on the skin that affects the way your smile looks. These lines are caused due to age, extensive exposure to UV light, smoking, lack of sleep,  unusual sleeping positions, and stress. There are two types of lines called nasolabial and marionette lines. The nasolabial lines extend from the nose to the outer corner of the mouth, while the marionette lines appear at the corner of the mouth. Botox treatment helps in improving such skin folds by injecting the medicine into the muscles and restoring them to their original tenacity. The medicine eases the muscles involved in the process of smiling. This prevents the muscles from crinkling up as you smile,  leaving you with a flawless smile.

2) Improves Gummy Smiles

Gummy smiles are also called a gingival display. They can be a result of an excessive gum tissue coupled with small teeth, or a shorter upper lip combined with a thicker gum line. Hyperactivity of the upper lip can also be a reason for gummy smiles. The upper lip rises higher than usual when you smile, exposing a large part of your gums. Botox injections, along with other medicines, can aid in treating gummy smiles. These injections relax the facial muscles. This, in turn, controls the elevation of the upper lips, thus reducing the display of the gums. The technique usually takes about 36 hours to show results, and the effects last up to six months.

3) Fixes Smokers Lines

Smokers lines are lines appearing around the upper and the lower lip when you smile. As the name suggests, they are caused mainly due to smoking. But other factors like age, puckering of lips, and the exposure to the sun can result in the forming of these lines. Botox treatment for fixing smokers lines involve injecting the medicine between the lip and the skin into the orbicularis muscles. As a result, you will have softer lips, relaxed lip muscles, a wrinkle-free smile, and fuller upper and lower lips. The treatment works well with fine lines and is effective for nearly three months.

Botox treatment helps enhance smiles in various other ways apart from the ones mentioned above. If you’re seeking to improve your smile or suffering from a dental issue, then consult us at Edmonton Smiles.

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