BOTOX®

At Harbortown Dental Care, we strive to provide you with innovative services and modern dental care, which is why Dr. Faircloth offers BOTOX® treatment. As a trained and experienced provider, she delivers BOTOX in a familiar, comfortable setting you already know and trust.

We use BOTOX injections to provide relief from some of the painful symptoms caused by clenching and grinding.

Why Choose Your Dentist for BOTOX Treatment?

Your dentist is an excellent, well-qualified provider of comfortable, effective BOTOX injections. Here's why.

Dental Training

Dentists study facial anatomy and structure extensively during dental school, giving them a thorough understanding of which muscles to target for safe, effective results.

Comfortable Delivery

Your dentist administers local anesthetic injections daily, so they understand how to deliver them safely and comfortably.

Integration of Care

Your dentist can help you maintain your healthy smile while also managing your BOTOX schedule, combining appointments for your convenience.

Frequently Asked Questions

One of the most appealing aspects of BOTOX® is that it requires little to no downtime, making it a popular choice for patients with busy schedules. Most patients leave our office and return to their normal daily activities right away.

What to Expect After BOTOX Treatment in Detroit

That said, Dr. Faircloth does recommend a few simple precautions in the hours following your treatment. For the first 24 hours, it's best to avoid rigorous exercise, excessive heat, and lying flat for at least four hours after your appointment. These guidelines help ensure the BOTOX® settles properly and delivers the best possible results.

You may notice some mild, temporary side effects at the injection sites, such as slight redness, swelling, or bruising. These are completely normal and typically resolve within a day or two. Gently applying a cold compress to the area can help minimize discomfort.

Results from BOTOX® are not immediate; most patients begin to see the effects within three to five days, with full results visible after about two weeks.

If you have any questions or concerns after your BOTOX® appointment, our team at Harbortown Dental Care is always here to help. We want your experience to be as smooth and comfortable as possible, from your first consultation through your final results.

BOTOX for TMD Treatment in Detroit

BOTOX comes from the bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. In a diluted and purified form, Dr. Faircloth injects it into targeted muscles to relax them and eliminate TMD discomfort, such as:

Frequent headaches or migraines
Tooth clenching and grinding (bruxism)
TMJ pain or tenderness when chewing

By relaxing the overactive muscles responsible for these symptoms, BOTOX can provide meaningful relief and improve your day-to-day comfort. The effects of BOTOX typically last for three to four months before you'll need new injections.

Our Team

Meet More of Our Team

Tori

Dental Assistant

Tori Cherry brings enthusiasm and compassion to her role as a dental assistant at Harbortown Dental Care. She graduated from Accelerated Dental Academy and has been working in dentistry since 2019, joining our practice in ...

Read More
Dr. Megan M. Faircloth

Dr. Faircloth began her education at Ferris State University, then earned her Master’s Degree from Case Western Reserve University and ultimately her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan.

For Dr. Faircloth, dentistry has ...

Read More

Comfortable BOTOX Treatment in Detroit

you're looking for relief from TMJ discomfort, Dr. Faircloth can help. The first step is scheduling an evaluation with her so she can assess your needs and determine whether BOTOX is the right fit for you.

Once your treatment plan is created, scheduling your BOTOX is easy. It's a quick, comfortable visit that typically takes about 40 minutes and can sometimes be combined with your routine teeth cleanings and checkups. This makes it easy to fit into a busy schedule without requiring a separate trip to the office.

It's normal to experience some minor redness, swelling, or bruising around the injection site. However, you'll be able to return to your normal daily schedule after your BOTOX treatment, with minimal downtime required.

If you have questions about BOTOX treatment or would like to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Faircloth, contact our team at (313) 259-2410 for more information.