Busting Some Myths About Botox
What, you didn’t know that you could get Botox from a dentist in South Miami? You thought that Botox was the exclusive domain of plastic surgeons dermatologists? That’s not the only myth about Botox floating around out there. Getting Botox from your dentist makes more sense than you might realize at first. After all, the dentist near you is an expert in the structures and muscles of your face, not just your jaw. Beyond that, your dentist has always been committed to helping you achieve your cosmetic goals. Botox treatment is just one more way that they can help. Just what is Botox? Botox is a neurotoxic protein. It is based on a toxin produced by a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. When strategically placed, botulinum toxin interferes with the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from nerve endings where nerves meet muscles. Essentially, botulinum toxin temporarily paralyzes the muscle by preventing it from being triggered by the nerve. By preventing the muscl...