Botox and Fillers in Springfield, IL
At Makeover Dental in Springfield, IL, botulinum toxin therapy and hyaluronic acid fillers are used as adjuncts to comprehensive dental and orofacial care, never as stand-alone cosmetic services. Dr. Jorge Mosquera incorporates them where they support smile design, dental rehabilitation, facial balance and muscle function. Call (217) 522-1111 or request a consultation.
Facial Balance, Smile Support and Orofacial Therapy
At Makeover Dental, we look beyond the teeth alone. A beautiful, functional smile depends on the relationship between the teeth, lips, jaws, facial muscles and surrounding structures.
For selected patients, Dr. Mosquera may incorporate botulinum toxin therapy and hyaluronic acid fillers as adjuncts to comprehensive dental and orofacial care. These treatments are not offered as stand-alone cosmetic services. They are used when appropriate to support smile design, dental rehabilitation, facial balance, muscle function and the management of certain orofacial conditions.
Botulinum Toxin Therapy
Botulinum toxin may be used to help manage excessive muscle activity associated with:
- Bruxism and clenching
- Masseter and temporalis overactivity
- Muscle-related facial discomfort
- Certain patterns of orofacial pain
- Gummy smile correction
- Smile-related lip position
- Lip flip procedures
- Selected forehead, glabellar, crow’s-feet and bunny-line muscle patterns, where they are relevant to the patient’s overall dentofacial treatment plan
The goal is not simply to change facial appearance, but to create a more balanced relationship between muscle activity, facial movement and the patient’s smile.
For patients who clench or grind, reducing that muscle force also protects the teeth and any restorative work, a meaningful consideration following dental implants or full mouth reconstruction.
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers may also be incorporated into selected treatment plans to improve soft-tissue support and dentofacial balance.
Treatment may involve areas such as:
- Lips
- Chin
- Jawline and mandibular angle
- Cheeks and midface
- Nasolabial folds
- Temporal region
- Perioral tissues
- Nasal and perinasal areas, including selected non-surgical techniques
These treatments may be especially helpful when the position, volume or support of surrounding facial structures influences how the teeth and smile are displayed.
For example, improving lip support, chin projection, midface support, or the relationship between the nose, lips and teeth may complement a smile makeover, full-mouth rehabilitation or implant-supported treatment.
A Comprehensive Approach to the Smile
Every face and every smile is different. Our approach is based on evaluating the patient as a whole, not simply treating individual teeth or isolated facial areas.
When appropriate, dental treatment, facial muscle therapy and soft-tissue support can be combined to create better harmony between the teeth, bite, lips, facial proportions and smile.
All treatments are individually evaluated and recommended only when clinically appropriate as part of the patient’s comprehensive dental or orofacial treatment plan.
What to Expect
Treatment begins with a consultation covering your dental concerns, medical history and current medications. Dr. Mosquera explains the clinical indication, what the treatment can and cannot achieve and the alternatives available.
Appointments are short and most patients return to normal activities the same day. Botulinum toxin results develop over several days and are temporary, typically lasting three to four months. Filler results are visible sooner and also fade over time.
Discuss Your Treatment Plan
If you clench or grind, experience jaw or facial discomfort, feel your smile shows too much gum, or have lost facial support through tooth loss, these treatments may form part of your plan.
Call (217) 522-1111, request an appointment, or browse all dental services. Serving Springfield, Champaign, Mahomet and Central Illinois.