{"id":1090,"date":"2018-05-18T02:52:13","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T07:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/?p=1090"},"modified":"2018-06-18T02:53:40","modified_gmt":"2018-06-18T07:53:40","slug":"oral-surgeon-houston-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/oral-surgeon-houston-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral Surgeon in Houston Covers the 8 Medical Uses of Botox"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_54468241.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_54468241-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"man and woman smiling at home\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_54468241-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_54468241-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_54468241-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_54468241.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Most people know of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/botox.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Botox<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for its cosmetic uses, which include reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eye and forehead region. However, in recent years the medical applications of Botox have become more known and it has been approved to be effective in treating a range of health conditions. Your oral surgeon in Houston shares the 8 uses that have gained Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval below.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Uses of Botox<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use Botox medically, the substance can be injected directly to the area that causes problems when it spasms. Using Botox medically is different than a cosmetic application and will not produce the same wrinkle-reducing results unless you also receive treatment targeted specifically to these areas. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the FDA, the following 8 health conditions can be treated with Botox. <\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuromuscular conditions that affect one\u2019s ability to control their muscles, like cerebral palsy<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe migraines or chronic headaches: Botox is the only preventive measure that has been approved to help stop severe migraines and headaches<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive underarm sweating<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incontinence<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritable bowel syndrome<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle stiffness<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitching eyes<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spasms of the neck and shoulder muscles<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For patients dealing with these chronic health issues, medical Botox can be a real lifesaver. <\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where Can I Get Medical Botox?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to benefit from Botox targeted for medical treatment, you need to visit a dentist, Houston oral surgeon, or doctor who is trained in its therapeutic uses. Visiting a spa that offers Botox looking for migraine or muscle stiffness treatment is not a good idea. Schedule a consultation with a doctor offering this service to fully discuss your treatment plan and to learn more about how Botox can help in your specific case. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will start to notice the effects of Botox about 3 days after your treatment. And, just like with cosmetic Botox, you will need to have a retreatment every 4 to 5 months to continue enjoying the medical benefits of Botox for muscle control, headaches, or whatever is being treated. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applications of Botox are wider than what you may have thought. To benefit from medical Botox, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with a professional offering this service! <\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet the Practice<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team at Piney Point OMS offers Houston oral surgery services and cosmetic Botox treatments for patients who are interested in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the eye and forehead zone. To learn more about this treatment, how it works, or to schedule an appointment, do not hesitate to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/contact-us.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact the office at <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">713-783-5560<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most people know of Botox for its cosmetic uses, which include reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eye and forehead region. However, in recent years the medical applications of Botox have become more known and it has been approved to be effective in treating a range of health conditions. Your oral surgeon in Houston shares the 8 uses that have gained Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval below. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/oral-surgeon-houston-16\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1090","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-other-topics"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1090","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1090"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1090\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1092,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1090\/revisions\/1092"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1090"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1090"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1090"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}