Botox and Juvéderm are two of the most popular cosmetic treatments on the market and every medical practitioner from registered nurses to podiatrists can become certified to give these injections.
This can make the decision on where to go to have your treatment done complicated, especially if you’ve never had a procedure before.
But should you really trust your face to a foot doctor? Probably not, especially when dentists are the clearly superior choice when it comes to improving the aesthetics of your face. Continue reading to learn why your dentist is more qualified to perform these procedures than most others in the medical field.
Dentists Have the Most Experience With Injections
Dentists are more familiar with injections than just about any other medical profession. A routine part of every dental procedure that involves teeth from fillings to complicated oral surgery involves an injection of anesthetic.
It is this extra practice that makes dentists uniquely suited to performing injections of facial treatments like Botox or Juvéderm. In fact, many of the areas of the face where these fillers are introduced are the same sites dentists work with daily, only on the exterior rather than the interior.
A survey conducted with over a hundred patients found that people preferred the quick, nearly painless injections performed by dentists to those performed by doctors and nurses.
Dentists are Experts in Facial Structure
While medical practitioners have training in the facial regions of the human anatomy, the training dentists receive is far more extensive. In fact, they may predict the outcomes of certain treatments in underlying tissues and bone better than most plastic surgeons.
With this knowledge comes the ability to work within the frame of each person’s individual face and achieve predictable results with no complications. While the safety of Botox and Juvéderm fillers have been repeatedly verified, the aesthetic results can vary wildly between individual practitioners.
Dentists are Concerned With Aesthetics
Dentists have studied the science of beautiful teeth and faces for their entire careers. There isn’t a single dentist out there who would be satisfied with their work if it made their patient feel unconfident or unhappy with the way that it looked.
Your dentist is easily able to identify the correct cheek-to-jaw ratios that will return your face to a more youthful appearance. Other, more general medical personnel are less concerned with how a patient looks after their procedure than if it was successful, or they may not be formally trained in facial aesthetics.
With the information laid out, it’s plain to see that dentists who offer Botox or dermal fillers like Juvéderm are the best choice for the treatment. With their extensive training in injections, facial structure, and aesthetics your dentist will be able to offer you a better experience with superior results.
About the Author
Dr. Robert Graffeo has been practicing dentistry for over 25 years. As an empathetic and knowledgeable practitioner, Dr. Graffeo has advanced training in many innovative dental technologies and treatments to improve the lives of his patients. This includes continuing education at the prestigious Dawson Academy and Pankey Institute, two school-organizations with exceptional reputations for dental excellence. To schedule an appointment, visit the website here or call (201) 683-3531 for more information on Botox or Juvéderm and other services provided at Robert Graffeo, DDS.