How Dental Botox® Works?
Learning more about dental Botox® will help you make a decision on whether this treatment option is right for you. According to Healthline, Botox® is an injectable drug made from botulism toxin type A. When injected, it blocks signals from your nerves to your muscles. This blockage occurs due to the temporary paralyzing effects of Botox®, which helps prevent any muscle tension taking place in the head or neck that can lead to a migraine headache.
Can dental Botox® help with migraines?
Yes, dental Botox® can be used to treat chronic migraines, which are often caused by some type of underlying muscular condition. Since Botox® is the only preventive treatment for addressing chronic migraines that has been approved by the FDA, those who are suffering from chronic migraines are encouraged to learn more about this newly approved treatment for migraines. Patients who have concerns about experiencing discomfort or pain when they receive the Botox® injections should know that a topical numbing gel is used, so it is unlikely that they will feel anything at all.
Dental Botox® is a safe treatment option
Dental Botox® has been used to treat patients experiencing chronic migraines for about 10 years, which should make migraine sufferers feel confident about choosing this treatment option. While administering dental Botox® is indeed considered to be a safe and efficient treatment for migraine sufferers, it is only safe when administered by a dentist who has been specifically trained in how to safely administer Botox® injections.
Ongoing treatment
The fact that dental Botox® is temporary makes it necessary for those more suffering from migraines to undergo regular Botox® treatments in order to manage their migraines. While every patient is different, most patients can expect to make a dental appointment about every 10 to 12 weeks in order to receive their Botox® injections. According to the American Migraine Foundation, when it comes to how many Botox® injections someone will need, a typical treatment involves 31 injections.
Why choose a dentist to administer Botox®?
Dentists are not only trained in all things related to the mouth but also in understanding the facial muscles and structures. This is why many people who are suffering from migraines choose to undergo Botox® migraine therapy from a dentist. While a dentist’s education includes understanding all the structures related to the face, head and neck, dentists who offer Botox® to their patients are still required to undergo proper Botox® training.
Ready to find out more about how dental Botox® can help you?
We offer dental Botox® for patients who are suffering from migraine headaches, as we understand how debilitating it can be to suffer from migraines. If you are ready to learn more about how this treatment option can personally help you, then we ask that you contact us now to schedule a consultation appointment for more information.