Muscle Relaxant Treatment has been used in dentistry for some time now. It was first used in medicine to treat various conditions, such as migraines, strabismus (eye crossing), bladder incontinence, and more.
For dentistry, Muscle Relaxant Treatment offers a variety of essential uses.
At Lumino Smiles, your Pascoe Vale dentist uses Muscle Relaxant Treatment in the following ways:
- To help relax the urge to grind your teeth (bruxism) during sleep
- To treat the painful symptoms associated with jaw joint dysfunction (TMJ) and bruxism
- To improve gummy-appearing smiles—too much gum present when smiling
- To relax fine lines and wrinkles in the face
Muscle Relaxant Steps: Your First Treatment
Step 1: Muscle Relaxant Consultation
Before administering Muscle Relaxant, you must visit our dental clinic for a comprehensive consultation with the dentist. At this visit, we’ll discuss what to expect with Muscle Relaxant and take a health history if we don’t have a recent one on file. This is also a great time to share your concerns with the dentist.
Step 2: Administering Muscle Relaxant
If you proceed with Muscle Relaxant, we will carefully plan your treatment. This means gently injecting Muscle Relaxant in the areas we’re treating. The injection is a thin, wispy needle that feels more like a quick sting than a shot. Many people report that Muscle Relaxant treatment is not painful.
Step 3: Your Quick Recovery
Muscle Relaxant may cause mild bruising or swelling for a few days following treatment. Talk to your dentist about over-the-counter medications to combat that. Ibuprofen is usually sufficient. Muscle Relaxant continues working even after you’ve left our dental clinic. We’ll discuss when you should visit again for retreatment. Typically, the effects last for several months.
Are You Considering Muscle Relaxant in Pascoe Vale?
Sometimes, your dentist recommends Muscle Relaxant for bruxism therapy or TMJ treatment, but if you’d like more information about cosmetic Muscle Relaxant or are ready to arrange a booking in our dental clinic, a team member awaits your call. Please contact us for a full list of uses and side effects associated with Muscle Relaxant injections.