When you picture what happens at a dental visit, you probably imagine dental fillings, root canals and other dental procedures. However, did you know your Orange Park, FL dentist can also help you take care of unwanted fine lines and wrinkles? Botox is a safe 
and effective procedure, provided by Dr. Michael Vanover at Vanover Dentistry of Orange Park.
What is Botox?
Botox is a cosmetic procedure which eliminates and prevents the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The materials which make up Botox blocks the muscles’ nerve activities, causing a reduction in movement. If the muscles cannot move, they cannot cause the skin to fold or bunch, which, in turn, forms wrinkles. This temporary lack of movement also relaxes the skin, causing it to smooth out to eliminate existing wrinkles and fine lines.
How does Botox work?
At your appointment, Dr. Vanover uses a tiny, thin needle to inject the medication into problem areas in your facial skin. The number of injections and length of the procedure depends on you and your situation. Most Botox sessions take around 20 minutes. Botox benefits lasts about four months, with most patients scheduling follow-up sessions every three - six months after their initial procedure. Botox procedures do not require any recovery time though the site of the injections may become irritated, sore or bruised during the first few hours after the session. Most of these side effects resolve themselves within a day or so. About 92% of patients report that they are happy with their Botox results.
Botox in Orange Park
Botox does more than treat facial fine lines and wrinkles such as crow’s feet, frown lines, forehead lines and lines around the mouth. While Botox is famous for its cosmetic uses, its medical uses can treat many different conditions. Studies have proven Botox effective in treating chronic migraine, chronic sweating, crossed eyes, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence and eyelid spasms, among other things.
For more information on Botox, please contact Dr. Vanover at Vanover Dentistry of Orange Park in Orange Park, FL. Call (904) 272-2438 to schedule your Botox appointment today!