More than just teeth: We frame your smile with precision facial esthetics.
You invest in your teeth to ensure your smile is bright and healthy. But a beautiful smile doesn't exist in isolation; it is framed by your lips and face. If fine lines, wrinkles, or loss of volume are distracting from your smile, Bright Star Dental offers a convenient, professional solution.
Dr. Parsons is not just a dentist; he is an expert in the bone and muscle architecture of the face. Dr. Parsons is extensively trained in the use of neuromodulators like Botox® and Letybo® as well as advanced dermal fillers such as Juvèderm,® Bellafill®, and Kysse® to restore a youthful, natural appearance. By offering Botox® and Dermal Fillers right here in our Las Cruces office, we help you achieve a rejuvenated, youthful look in the same appointment as your dental cleaning.
Our Treatment Options:
Neuromodulators (Botox®)
Neuromodulators, commonly known by brand names like Botox®, work by relaxing the specific muscles responsible for creating dynamic wrinkles. When you squint or frown, your muscles contract, folding the skin. Over time, these lines become permanent.
By gently relaxing these muscles, Dr. Parsons can smooth out the skin surface. This treatment is ideal for:
- Crow’s feet around the eyes.
- Frown lines between the eyebrows (the "11s").
- Horizontal forehead lines.
- TMJ & Headaches: Beyond esthetics, we can use these injections to relax tight jaw muscles, providing relief from TMJ pain and chronic headaches.
Dermal Fillers
While neuromodulators relax muscles, dermal fillers are used to restore lost volume. As we age, our skin loses collagen and hyaluronic acid, leading to sagging skin and deep creases.
Dr. Parsons uses high-quality dermal fillers, such as Bellafill,® Juvèderm®, and Kysse® to "fill in" these areas and sculpt youthful contours. This is an excellent solution for:
- Lip Enhancement: Creating a symmetrical, plump frame for your smile.
- Marionette Lines: Softening the lines that run from the mouth to the chin.
- Nasolabial Folds: Reducing the "smile lines" that run from the nose to the mouth.
Benefits of Neuromodulators & Dermal Fillers
Choosing our Las Cruces practice for your aesthetic needs offers distinct advantages over a traditional spa or surgical center.
- Total Smile Transformation: We treat the whole picture. By combining cosmetic dentistry (like veneers or whitening) with facial esthetics, Dr. Parsons creates a harmonious result where your smile and face complement each other perfectly.
- Non-Surgical & Fast: There are no incisions and no downtime. You can schedule your treatment during your lunch break and return to your daily routine immediately.
- Ultimate Convenience: Save time by combining your Botox or filler appointment with your regular six-month dental cleaning or checkup.
- Trusted Expertise: You already trust Dr. Parsons with your oral health. You can rely on that same level of clinical safety, hygiene, and precision for your facial treatments.
Relieving TMJ Pain with BOTOX®
Beyond cosmetic improvements, Dr. Parsons utilizes Botox as a powerful therapeutic tool for patients suffering from TMJ disorder (TMD) and chronic jaw pain.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is controlled by powerful muscles, including the masseter. When these muscles are overactive, often due to stress or habit, it leads to teeth grinding (bruxism), clenching, and debilitating headaches.
How it Works: By injecting small amounts of Botox directly into the jaw muscles, we can reduce the intensity of their contractions without affecting your ability to chew or speak.
The Benefits of Therapeutic Botox:
- Pain Relief: Significantly reduces soreness in the jaw and tension headaches.
- Tooth Protection: Reduces the force of nighttime grinding, protecting your natural teeth and restorations from breaking.
- Face Slimming: Over time, relaxing the overactive masseter muscles can soften a square jawline, creating a slimmer facial profile.
