Fall Beauty Boost: How Botox and Dermal Fillers Enhance Your Smile

As the weather cools and the holidays approach, many people start thinking about refreshing their appearance. Seasonal gatherings, family photos, and end-of-year celebrations create the perfect motivation to look and feel your best. At Creekside Family Dental in Gahanna, OH, we offer Botox and dermal fillers that complement your dental treatments and help you step into fall with confidence.

While most people recognize the name Botox, our office provides Dysport, a treatment in the same family that works similarly. Dysport uses botulinum toxin type A to gently relax targeted muscles, reducing fine lines and supporting both cosmetic and dental treatment goals.

What Is Botox and How Does It Work?

Botox is a well-known cosmetic treatment derived from botulinum toxin type A. When carefully injected into specific areas, it temporarily relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles, frown lines, or crow’s feet. By softening muscle activity, patients enjoy smoother skin and a more youthful appearance.

At Creekside Family Dental, we provide Dysport, a brand-name injection that uses the same active ingredient as Botox. Dysport is safe, effective, and especially well-suited for treatments around the mouth and lower face, areas that directly influence your smile.

How Can Botox Complement Dental Care?

Many patients are surprised to learn that Botox injections and dentistry work hand-in-hand. Dr. Will Leffler is trained to use Dysport in ways that enhance your smile both cosmetically and functionally.

Here are some ways treatment may be recommended:

• Cosmetic purposes: Dysport can smooth fine lines around the lips, soften a puckered chin, or reduce a “gummy smile” by relaxing the upper lip. These subtle changes frame your dental work beautifully, whether you’ve had whitening, veneers, or crowns.
  
• Dental treatment support: Dysport may be suggested after receiving new dentures, veneers, or another restoration to help your muscles adjust comfortably.
  
• Managing TMJ or bruxism: For patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) discomfort or teeth grinding at night, muscle relaxation can ease tension and provide relief.
  

Because dentists have a deep understanding of facial muscles and structures, they are well-suited to administer these injections safely and precisely.

What About Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are another tool we use to rejuvenate the smile’s appearance. While Botox and Dysport relax muscles, fillers add gentle volume beneath the skin. This combination creates balanced, natural-looking results.

Fillers can:

• Plump thinning lips
  
• Smooth vertical lines around the mouth
  
• Restore volume to areas that appear hollow or sunken
  

When combined with dental treatments like veneers or whitening, fillers help your smile look even more radiant and youthful.

How Long Do Results Last?

Both Botox cosmetic treatments and dermal fillers provide temporary improvements, giving you flexibility and control over your look.

• Dysport (our in-office brand) typically lasts up to six months before follow-up injections are needed.
  
• Dermal fillers vary in longevity, but many last between six months and one year.
  

Dr. Leffler will work with you to create a personalized plan based on your dental health, cosmetic goals, and seasonal timing.

Is Botox Safe?

Yes. While “botulinum toxin” may sound intimidating, Dysport is a purified and inert injection that is safe when provided by a trained professional. At Creekside Family Dental, Dr. Leffler has completed specialized training to ensure injections are delivered carefully and effectively.

Like any medical treatment, there can be possible side effects, such as minor redness or tenderness at the injection site. These are temporary and typically resolve quickly. We’ll review your health history, medications, and preferences so you feel comfortable and informed before treatment.

Why Choose a Dentist for Botox and Fillers?

You may wonder: Why see a dentist for cosmetic injections? The answer lies in expertise. Dentists are uniquely familiar with the muscles, nerves, and structures around the mouth. This makes them well-equipped to deliver botulinum toxin injection treatments that enhance both the function and appearance of your smile.

At Creekside Family Dental, we approach every service, from preventive dentistry to cosmetic procedures, with honesty and conservatism. We recommend only what fits your needs and goals, never more.

Refresh Your Smile This Fall

Fall is a season of fresh starts. If you’ve been considering a cosmetic boost before holiday photos or year-end events, now is the perfect time. Combining dental care with facial aesthetics creates a smile that looks healthy, confident, and natural.

Ready to learn more? Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and see how Botox and dermal fillers can enhance your smile’s appearance this season.