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“We often take up to 30 minutes applying topical numbing medications before starting,” he says. “Patients are tolerating it remarkably well and really appreciate not having to go to the hospital. I have seen several patients get excellent results with this limited intervention.” The best part is that it can work as well as invasive procedures. Ideal candidates for the inoffice treatment are those who suffer from four or more sinusitis infections per year and have limited relief from conservative therapies such as medications, sprays and shots. “If the sole objective is to open the sinuses, then this new technology allows select patients to avoid the operating room,” Dr. Todd says. In addition to shorter recovery times and convenience, this procedure is extremely advantageous from a cost standpoint. “It essentially takes a major surgical procedure and turns it into something similar to an involved dental procedure.” Aside from reducing the stack of medical bills, the procedure helps sinusitis sufferers from having to miss work. Dr. Todd is quick to point out that this new in-office procedure will not replace invasive surgery. “At Midwest ENT, we pride ourselves as being able to offer any and all therapies for our patient’s Sino nasal complaints, including cosmetics and allergy issues,” Dr. Todd says. “I see this procedure as another tool in our tool box.” SFW
id you know that BOTOX® isn’t just for cosmetic use? Bruxism, or jaw clenching, is a condition that causes facial pain, excessive tooth wear and fracturing, and a “square” jaw look resulting from overdeveloped jaw muscles. BOTOX® may lessen these undesirable effects, when conventional dental night guards have failed, by weakening the jaw muscles just enough to reduce clenching and grinding.
Oral&Implant surgery Center
Dr. Bruce Partnoy DDS, MS
Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
(605) 271-7135
5200 S. Cliff Avenue • Suite 102 • Sioux Falls www.siouxfallsoralandimplantsurgery.com
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• BOTOX® for frown lines, crows feet, bruxism • Dermal fillers for laugh lines, facial scars, lip enhancement • Medical-grade chemical peels to improve fine lines & wrinkles, pigmentary changes
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