Cosmetic Dentistry Guide » Q. Botox

Gum tissue exposed when I smile Plz advice

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:04:37 +0000

Q. Hi Iam intersted in sorting out my high lip line that shows off too much gum tissue when I smile. I notice you already have an article on this matter, but I owuld like to know if there is a clinic that proforms this out side london, such as Leeds, Manchester or Sheffield. I look forward to your reply Regards

A. hi ,

i am unaware of an clinics in the north that perform lip repositioning surgery. i relatively inexpensive way to achieve this without surgery is botox to lower the gummy smile. this is not permanant but will give you a fantastic result for a fraction of the cost with no surgery.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

what procedure will prevent my lips moving all the way up when I smile

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:20:54 +0000

Q. I don’t like my smile because I show my gums at the top which makes me feel really conscious when I laugh, what procedure (if any) will prevent my lips moving all the way up when I smile and especially when I laugh?

A. hi many thanks for your email, you could have lip repositioning surgery for a permanant solution. if surgery is off putting a quick non surgical method would be botox in the upper lip to immobilise the upper lip, this would last for around 4 months before it would need redoing. hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

Could i receive botox injections for bruxism on the NHS?

admin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:16:47 +0000

Q. Could I recive Botox injections for Bruxism on the NHS? I have suffered with Bruxism for over 30 years. Treatments so far have been, my wisdom teeth removed, mouth guards, and the left joint of my jaw flushed out, none of which eased the tension in my jaw or my aching gums and constant headaches. My Orthodontist then prescribed antidepressants and discharged me.

A. I’m not aware of Botox as a reliable treatment for bruxism.However you could ask your dentist to refer you to your local oral surgery department for a 2nd opinion

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

Have you ever heard of a reason to inject botox below the eyebrow

admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:41:24 +0000

Q. i have been having botox for the past 3 years and have today had botox for the first time given by a dentist. He injected below my eyebrow. I have never had botox injected below the eyebrow and am now so worried about getting a droopy eyelid. I obviously will know in the next couple of days but is it normal to inject there? Have you ever heard of a reason to inject below the eyebrow?

A. hi many thanks for your email, i do not routinely inject under the eye brow, however it may be a technique which works very well for the dentist. unfortunately you are correct in saying you will find out in a few days. if you are very worried it may be better to contact the dentist to discuss this with him.

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
UK Practice of the Year 2007

can you please tell me if there are proven cases that botox helps bruxism and if so were do i go to have it adminastred

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:41:29 +0000

Q. hi I have suffered from bruxism for ages, have a bite guard but my jaws ache, can you please tell me if there are proven cases that botox helps and if so were do i go to have it adminastred

A. Botox is used to paralyse muscles which has been shown in some people to reduce tooth grinding. It is an option but I would rather you had a proper consultation and found out the cause of your grinding. It could be due to the way your teeth bite together so can be treated possibly with orthodontics and cosmetic rebuilding. It is important that the night guard you wear is made of a hard acrylic material as softer night guards do not reduce the grinding as much.

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
www.mulberrydental.co.uk
Tel: 01932 223 479
18 Ashley Road
Walton on Thames Surrey
KT12 1HS

I have been suffering from severe muscle tension and fatigue in my facial muscles

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:31:36 +0000

Q. hi Rob. i have been suffering from severe muscle tension and fatigue in my facial muscles for over a year now. i believe it is bruxism or/and tmj. i have a lot of discomfort particularly when talking. i have done vigourous research on botox and feel it will be beneficial for me to do. i used a mouth splint for around 3months but no improvement. i am desperate to alleviate my symptoms. can you advise me please. many thanks

A. Your symptoms sound similar to a joint/ muscle problem known as TMD, but it might be one of several other things. To resolve TMD you need to consider the whole person, stress counselling, bad habits and then treatment like splints and botox. Botox is at the thin end of standard treatments, but has a place. Most teaching Dental hosiptals will have a TMD clinic, in the private sector I have seen presentions by Dr Bob Khanna on Botox for TMD. However most Botox practitioners would not carry out many TMD treatments.
Rob

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ

id love to get rid of lines around my mouth from smoking

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:10:52 +0000

Q. Dear Doctor I´m 50 and trying to give up smoking, I´d love to have botex to get rid of the lines, but i´m scared it turns out like Lesley Ash´s lips. can you give me some reasurances. Thanking you

A. Lesley Ash had collagen implants in her lip. Botox is very different. Botox wouldn’t be the best treatment for your lip.
A filler such as restylane or perlane would be better. You don’t need to worry that your lips will be deformed
Kind regards

Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU

I have had a chip in my front left tooth

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:12:54 +0000

Q. I have had a chip in my front left tooth for about 10yrs. When i have my photo taken my teeth appear to look twisted due to the shadow it generates onto my other teeth. I am considering veneers but know nothing about them and i dont know if this will be the best option for me. please help me

Veneers are usually made of thin shell of porcelain that fits onto the front surface of the tooth.
Practices like ours can often take a photo and computer simulate a final result. Also we modify plaster casts of you existing teeth to show what is & is not possible. Veneers are a great solution for some cases that are described in similar terms to you. Some veneers require irreversible tooth reduction to get the best results .

If you would like a free initial consultation to discuss your case in detail please contact the practice (but mention the weblink to cosmetic Guide )

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ

thinking about having botox around my eyes

admin — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:15:07 +0000

Q. hi, im thinking about having botox around my eyes, what are the minimum qualifications and training the practioner has to have in order to carry out the procedure? Kind regards

A. Hi

Firstly I would only recommend dentist or doctors to carry out theses procedures. The reason for this is that during their 5 year training they would have learnt anatomy in great detail. I personally think that this is very important when carrying out this procedure.

Also ask the following questions:

1. how many cases have they done

2. see their portfolio

3. what are the potential complications and how would they deal with these complications.

Regards

Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Tel: 01509 231144
36 Frederick Street
Loughborough Leicester
LE11 3BJ

Will botox help with wrinkles on my mouth and forehead

admin — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:34:21 +0000

Q. I have so many wrinkles on my forehead and around my mouth.I am 48 years old.I have recently had Bell’s Palsy and they have got a lot worse since then Would Botox be a good way to go. I have read about it’s success on the brow area but nothing about the mouth area.

A. Thank you for your question.
there are many things that can be carried out non surgically to improve the appearance of the lower third of your face. Usually in this area, fillers such as restylane and perlane are placed instead of botox. They help to fill out the face and tighten the skin around the area. If your teeth are not in good condition or if you have a narrow smile this will also effect the appearence and the lip support. If you want to have something done to improve matters then the best thing to do would be to have a consulatation with a dentist and a therapist/dermatologist that carries out these procedures.

Dr Komal Suri
Smile Design Dental
www.smiledesigndental.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624163
33 High Street
Wendover Buckinghamshire
HP22 6DU