Fillers at the dentist’s office:
FAQs about bringing out your most radiant smile
Often associated strictly with cosmetic improvement, injectable treatments like fillers are rooted in medical applications. At Bright Dental – Brianna Rafetto D.M.D., P.A. in Middletown, Delaware, fillers are a perfect fit with Dr. Rafetto’s advanced dentistry services. Dr. Rafetto is continually acquiring new knowledge of—and related technologies to support—the latest techniques and services.
In addition to her considerable expertise in maxillofacial anatomy and function, Dr. Rafetto has completed training in filler and Botox® Cosmetic injections from the American Association of Facial Esthetics (AAFE). You can trust that your procedure is in skillful and safe hands. Due to her expertise, Dr. Rafetto also supports natural and predictable treatment outcomes and a process that is associated with minimal risks.
What exactly is a filler?
Also known as soft tissue or dermal fillers, the term actually refers to a category of injectable solutions. These solutions may be injected into specific points of the face to accentuate features such as a lovely smile and to regain balanced, youthful contours. The treatments generally present a nonsurgical way to combat the effects of gravity and aging and environmental factors such as sun damage. For instance, the loss of collagen over time can result in lines, wrinkles, and sunken areas of the face, such as the apples of the cheeks. When injected precisely by qualified professionals like Dr. Rafetto, fillers soften wrinkles and folds, boosting volume to depressed areas.
How do dentists use fillers?
Fillers are often indicated for signs of volume loss and other concerns in the lower part of the face, which makes them a perfect complement for smile makeovers and other improvements to the teeth and oral region of the face. Instead of seeing lines and folds around your mouth and nose, others see one of your best features: your radiant smile!
Additionally, injectable cosmetic treatments have a long and proven history of effectiveness and safety as therapies for everything from TMJ disorders to mandibular spasms and dystonia, which is associated with sustained muscle contractions of the face, jaw, or tongue. They are increasingly used for both therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. At other types of practices and medical facilities, you would not have access to the expertise of a dental specialist. Dr. Rafetto builds, restores, and supports beautiful teeth, gums, and other features of your smile, alongside the use of fillers to rejuvenate or restore facial features and attractive symmetry.
What can I expect from Bright Dental- Brianna Rafetto D.M.D., P.A.?
During a consultation, Dr. Rafetto evaluates and discusses your concerns. If filler treatment is appropriate, she precisely “maps” the specific points of the face that will be injected with filler. There are hundreds of different fillers on the market, each with various formulations and indications. So, she will also select the most appropriate product that aligns with your needs and goals. The process can be completed with a quick visit to our office in Middletown, Delaware. Dr. Rafetto uses ultra-thin needles to inject these gel-like substances into areas such as the “smile lines” around your mouth.
Treatment is tolerated well because many fillers are formulated with lidocaine. We can also discuss other ways to maintain comfort and a pleasant experience as needed. You will notice instant results that only improve with time, but no injectable is permanent. So, we will need to discuss maintenance injections to keep those stunning results, too.
Let’s get the process started! Call our team at (302) 391-6222 today.
