Considering Botox Kent? Come to see your dentist!
We know what you’re thinking! But we are a dental practice who’s in the know when it comes to facial aesthetics and you’re probably wondering why! What is a dental practice doing offering facial aesthetics treatments? We realise it may sound like a bit of a curve ball, but it isn’t as strange as you might think. Dentists are experts in facial anatomy, so it makes a lot of sense for Dr Dipen Patel, here at Stangrove Court Dental Practice, to offer this treatment. What’s more, our practice is a safe and sterile environment, which will minimise any risk of infection from any treatments you choose. At our practice many patients are choosing Botox to get a fresh-faced appearance to match their beautiful smiles. 
Is Botox safe?
Botox is a brand name of the injectable solution botulinum toxin type A. It is FDA approved and we recommend this treatment for patients with fine lines and wrinkles. By choosing to have Botox Kent treatment in a dental practice, you are opting for a sterile environment which will reduce risk of infection, plus you will have a highly qualified expert in facial anatomy who is delivering the treatment for you.
How does Botox work?
Botox injections are administered into the areas that have been agreed upon in just a few minutes. We use extremely fine needles to do this, so you shouldn’t feel any sharp pain. In fact, we can use a numbing cream to ensure that your treatment is as comfortable as possible. Once the injectable solution has been inserted, it blocks the nerve impulse and causes the muscles to relax, making your face look smoother and fresher.
How long does Botox last?
Botox Kent results can be seen within 4 to 7 days of the treatment. At Stangrove Court Dental Practice, we also offer free top-ups within the first 14 days of your treatment, if this is required. The results typically last for 3 months and then further treatment is required to maintain your fresh-faced appearance. So you may only need to see us for several appointments a year to maintain your youthful glow.
What areas can be treated with Botox?
We can use Botox Kent to treat crow’s feet (the lines by your eyes), frown lines, smoker’s lines (the lines around your mouth and top lip), as well as the eyebrows. However, Botox can also be used to address excessive sweating, a condition known as hyperhidrosis and for TMD (jaw clenching). For excessive sweating, you should see a reduction in the amount you sweat within 10 days of your treatment. We use Botox to enter the sweat glands and block the nerve impulses here, which reduces the production of sweat. For TMD, people who grind their teeth can sometimes over-develop the masseter muscle, which can give them the appearance of a wider jaw. By relaxing this muscle, we can reduce the grinding that occurs while you sleep and prevent the muscle from developing more.
Free consultation
If you are interested in finding out more about Botox, why not come in for a free consultation with Dr Dipen Patel? Dr Patel will take all the time you need to discuss your concerns about your face and explore the treatment options with you. You can ask all the questions you need, during this time, and you will then be able to make an informed decision about how you wish to proceed. There is no obligation to have treatment after the consultation, so you can treat this as a fact-finding mission if you want to. If you do choose to go ahead with Botox, however, you could have a fresh face in just a few days’ time!