by Bay Oral Surgery | Dec 12, 2019 | Blog
The human face is a complex system of bone, muscle, fat, and skin tissues. The intricate relationship between the skin and the underlying muscle and fat tissue plays an essential role in the formation of wrinkles, lines and skin laxity. Botox and fillers are used to compensate some of the changes that happen to the face over time. However, Botox can also be used for the management of migraine headaches and other medical conditions. Botox is a neurotoxin that causes temporary paralysis of the muscle in which it is injected. This paralysis relaxes the muscle and usually helps eliminate some of the overlying skin wrinkles and lines. In certain situations, Botox can also be used to improve the look of your smile. One of the very rewarding uses of Botox is to manage a high smile line, or a “Gummy Smile”, as shown in the pictures below.
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In the example above, the patients’ lip was elevating too high, exposing the gingival tissue when smiling, something this patient wanted to fix. The use of Botox in this kind of situation will provide a resolution for approximately 3-6 months.
One of the most common uses of Botox is for the frown lines formed between the eyebrows. Targeting the underlying muscles with Botox will provide temporary resolution.
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In addition to facial aesthetic application, Botox has also been used extensively by multiple healthcare providers for headache relief and other medical conditions.
Fillers are mainly used to replace lost volume. As we age, a significant amount of fat in the facial structure will atrophy, causing unwanted wrinkles, folds, and lines. Just like Botox, fillers’ effects are temporary and can range from 3 months to 1 year depending on the kind of filler used and where it is applied. Most fillers are applied in the lips and areas around the mouth.
Both Botox and fillers may have risks and complications such as unwanted paralysis, need for multiple applications, allergic reactions, bruising, and others. Luckily, complications are rare and can typically be managed successfully.
Patients who desire to have minimally invasive cosmetic procedures like Botox or fillers would require a consultation to be evaluated and discuss their specific needs and wants with the provider. If they were determined to be candidates for the procedure, a customized treatment plan would be created to address their unique needs.
People typically think of dermatologists, medical spas or aesthetician offices for Botox or fillers, but this is a service that Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center is going to be adding to its list of services in 2020. Stay tuned for an official announcement with more details coming soon!
by Bay Oral Surgery | Nov 11, 2019 | Blog
Now in its fourth year of serving local veterans with Salute to Smiles, Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center, in partnership with other local dentists, is helping eight local veterans with their dental issues to get their smiles back in 2019. Together, they will cover all expenses for the veterans who otherwise could not afford these much-needed procedures. Dental procedures range from implants and bridges to extractions, crowns and dentures.
Salute to Smiles began in 2015 and was inspired by Bay Oral Surgery’s former military oral surgeons who saw this as a way to give back to area veterans. Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center also partners with local dentists and dental supply businesses to provide all of the needed services to the patients free of charge. Twenty-seven local veterans have benefited from this great program since 2015.
Meet the 2019 Veterans!
Donald (Don) Sitte
Don, of Sister Bay, Wisconsin is a veteran of the US Navy. Don served in the US Navy from 1944 until 1966 when he was honorably discharged at the rank of YN3 and then transferred to the Naval Reserves until 1969. Don is having his dental work done by Dr. Graf and Dr. Ellis.
Randall (Randy) Barth
Randy, of Green Bay, Wisconsin is a veteran of the US Marine Corp. Randy served in the US Marine Corp from 1967-1969. He was wounded in Vietnam in 1968. In 2019, Randy was selected to take the Old Glory Honor Flight to Vietnam. Randy is having his dental work done by Dr. Brian Koch and Dr. Bradley Koch.
Claude Haevers
Claude, of De Pere, Wisconsin is a veteran of the US Marine Corp. Claude joined the US Marines in 1963 and served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966. Claude is having his dental work done by Dr. Matthew Wagner.
William (Bill) Parenteau
Bill, of Superior, Wisconsin is a veteran of the US Army. Bill enlisted in the US Army as a Vulcan Air Defender and served just over 10 years. Bill is having his dental work done by Dr. Brodhagen & Dr. Ellis.
Loyll Plinske
Loyll, of Green Bay, Wisconsin is a veteran of the US Army. He was a sergeant and served part of his time in the 5th infantry division in Fort Bliss, Texas. Loyll is having his dental work done by Dr. Villwock.
William (Bill) Mathis
Bill, of Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin is a veteran of the US Air Force. Bill served in the US Air Force for 4 years in various locations stateside and in Vietnam. Bill is having his dental work done by Dr. Maraka and Dr. Parmar.
Steve Stillman
Steve, of Green Bay, Wisconsin is a veteran of the US Army and served over 13 years for his country. Steve is having his dental work done by Dr. Ulve & Dr. Parmar.
Jayson Haneiwich
Jayson is a veteran of the US Army. Jayson served in the US Army for 6 years doing a tour in South Korea with deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. He served as a 63B all-wheel mechanic and was on the recovery team during deployments. Jayson is having his dental work done by Dr. Hallas and Dr. LeMoine.
You can check out the videos of the 2019 Salute to Smiles veterans by visiting: www.bayoralsurgery.com/salute-to-smiles
Thank you!
At Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center, we are grateful to our veterans and glad we found a small way to give back to them! We also want to recognize and thank everyone who helped make this program a reality—the oral surgeons and dentists who donated their time and services and the sponsors who donated products and supplies.
Bay Oral Surgery Team
Dr. Charles Ellis, DDS, MD (US Navy Veteran)
Dr. Bradley Koch, DDS (US Navy Veteran)
Dr. Vijay Parmar, DDS
Dr. Jason LeMoine, DDS
Dentist & Dental Office Partners
Dr. Brian Koch, DDS (US Air Force Veteran), Oral Health Associates
Dr. Matthew Hallas, DMD, Bay Lakes Center for Complex Dentistry, SC
Dr. Mark Brodhagen, DDS, SC, Brodhagen Dental Care
Dr. Matthew Wagner (Army National Guard), DDS, Robert H. Wagner Family Dentistry
Dr. Eric Ulve, DDS (US Navy Veteran), Green Bay Family Dental
Dr. Bob Villwock, DDS, Bellevue Family Dentistry
Dr. Patrick Maraka, DDS, Dental Arts Associates of Green Bay LTD
Dr. Zach Graf, DDS (US Marines Veteran), Dental Arts Associates of Green Bay LTD
Sponsors
New Creations Dental Laboratory
Straumann
Nobel Biocare
Dentsply Implants
Lord’s Dental Studio
Dental Health Products, Inc (DHPI)
Cosmetic Arts Dental Lab
McKesson
QC Quality Crown & Bridge Studio, Inc.
