Heather Stephen talks to some top London dentists about how to take years off your face with a younger looking smile. You might freshen up with a touch of Botox or fillers but what about your teeth? The old saying ‘never look a gift horse in the mouth’- exists for a reason – your teeth and gums reveal a lot about your age and overall health. But taking care of your smile can be an effective path to a more youthful look. “Many think that addressing skin issues is the best way to a younger appearance but your teeth can…
What is it? Botox is a prescription only medication made from a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum – the toxin that causes botulism, a form of severe food poisoning. For medical purposes the toxin is modified and used to treat a variety of different conditions includinghyperhidrosis (severe underarms sweating), blepharospasm (uncontrollable blinking), chronic migraine, overactive bladder and cervical dystonia (severe neck and shoulder contractions.) As it acts as a muscle relaxant it is also widely used in the cosmetic industry to temporarily smooth out lines and wrinkles, usually on the forehead or around the eyes. Botox, the most commonly known drug…
