Bell Dental Blog

These days, a first impression can go a long way, and a beautiful and bright smile can undoubtedly lend itself to ensuring that all of your social interactions are positive and rewarding! One notable way to enhance your smile and accompanying facial features is BOTOX treatment. If you’ve heard of BOTOX, you likely know what it involves—but are there any side effects that you should be concerned about? Here’s what you need to know going into the treatment, along with why the benefits of BOTOX are ultimately worth it.

If you’re familiar with BOTOX, you might’ve heard all about the wonderful things it can do for your face’s appearance; fewer wrinkles and a wider, brighter smile are just a few of the many benefits it can offer. But if you’re on the fence about receiving BOTOX, something that might be holding you back are concerns about your age—could you have passed the age threshold for being able to benefit from BOTOX? Not necessarily! Here’s more from your dentist about BOTOX treatment and how it can still benefit you as you grow older.

Has a recent accident or an oral health issue left you with one or more gaps in your grin? Though there is a range of tooth replacement options that can fill in your beam, dental implants are one of the most popular. These titanium screws are the only option that replaces both the roots and the crown of the tooth. They are incredibly lifelike and give patients a gorgeous, healthy smile that they are sure to love. If you’re considering this tooth replacement option, you may be wondering how long it lasts. Read on to learn about the lifespan of dental implants as well as what you can do to extend it as much as possible.

Dermal fillers are considered to be one of the most popular forms of aesthetic facial treatment available. Unlike Botox, which temporarily freezes the muscles in various parts of your face, fillers help to plump and breathe new life into areas suffering from deep-set wrinkles, scarring, or sagging skin. But which kind of filler is right for you? What is the difference between those that are considered natural versus those that are synthetic? A dentist is here to explain how the two differ and which one will produce the best results for your appearance.

Dental implants can potentially last the rest of your life if you take good care of them – and that means being aware of anything that could put them at risk. You probably already know about the dangers that poor oral hygiene and biting hard objects can pose for your implants, but there’s one other common threat that you may not have thought about: bruxism. The following post explores the link between bruxism and dental implants as well as what you can do to protect your new smile.

When you have a TMJ disorder, you might find yourself suffering from frequent headaches. Naturally, making the pain go away will be one of your top priorities, but how can you do that? There are various solutions that your dentist could suggest – and believe it or not, BOTOX is one of them. Read on to learn why a BOTOX treatment might help you find lasting relief from your TMJ headaches.

Have you begun to notice fine lines around your eyes, even when your face is relaxed? Do you have deep wrinkles along your forehead from years of making facial expressions? Do you want to smooth out your smile lines for a more youthful look? Then you may be wondering, “At what age should I start BOTOX®?” Keep reading for the answer!