The Surprising Use For Botox

Do you suffer from teeth grinding causing:

Grinding your teeth, or bruxism, is a normal response to being stressed, anxious or nervous. But, for some people, it can cause devastating damage to a person's teeth and jaw, resulting in cracks, jaw pain and thousands of dollars in dentist bills. Dr Saul Geffen of Queensland Rehabilitation Specialists has two decades of experience as a rehabilitation specialist with a special interest in treating bruxism with Botulinum toxin, also known as Botox.

“It’s the same Botox people use for cosmetic treatments, but we just inject it in a particular way that helps with this very real medical condition,” Dr Geffen said. “The treatments are safe, office-based, and moderately priced. I’ve got patients who are saving money because they’re not spending thousands with dentists for a cracked tooth.”

Patients will come to Dr Geffen after they

Tooth fractures

Headaches & pain TMJ Syndrome

or their dentist notice abnormal wear or damage to their teeth from grinding overnight.

“They often wake up with a sore jaw or temporomandibular joint, which is in front of the ear,” he said. “They may have difficulty opening their mouth fully and chewing objects like apple or steak that require a lot of force.”

Dr Geffen will encourage other proven treatments for bruxism, including oral medication, dental splints and addressing the stress in one’s life, providing a holistic approach to treatment. He has over five years’ experience in medical Botox treatment and is an expert in utilising it to treat bruxism as well as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and stroke survivors. When used to treat bruxism, Botox partially paralyses and relaxes the muscles, most commonly the masseter muscle, in between your top and bottom jaw, and the women and children faced with physical, psychological, sexual, coercive and/or financial violence.

Jo said that coercive behaviours came in all forms and meant that someone was overpowering another person and had created an environment of fear, intimidation, isolation and humiliation.

“Mackay Women’s Services is an invaluable lifeline for women seeking refuge, whether that’s immediate support or ongoing counselling as they rebuild their life… and confidence! Leaving a volatile situation takes immense courage and it’s the first few days and weeks that are the most critical for those women and children,” she said.

Jo invited all women from across the Mackay Region to join her at the 2023 Shades of Women for a night of glitz and glamour, fine dining, entertainment, unforgettable speakers, and an atmosphere of unity and support.

For more information about Shades of Women, please visit www.kickasswomen. com.au or the Kickass Women Facebook page.

WHAT: Shades of Women,

WHEN: Saturday 27 May, 4:30pm –10:30pm

WHERE: Mantra Mackay

TICKETS: $165pp – single tickets or tables of 8 available

Includes a 2-course meal [main + dessert], wine, champagne, beer and soft drinks, lucky door prize, a silent auction, live music and dancing, and a line-up of inspiring speakers.

FOR TICKETS: www.stickytickets.com. au/7n6ac/shades_of_women_2023.aspx

Dr Saul Geffen has two decades of experience as a rehabilitation specialist temporalis muscle in your temple. Dr Geffen uses an ultrasound to identify the area before injection is extremely cautious with dosage, completing thousands of procedures throughout his career.

“Botox is an incredibly safe drug,” said Dr Geffen. “One, because it only goes where you put the needle, and the second reason is it always wears off in three months. Sometimes people need regular doses, sometimes people only need once a year, sometimes people can just use two or three injections to get on top of it and ad- dress the lifestyle factors.”

Dr Geffen is a certified and accredited Visiting Medical Officer at Mater Private Hospital Mackay and has a longstanding relationship with the Mackay and Whitsunday regions. Regularly servicing the area, he is dedicated to providing the regions with professional and compassionate care.

To find out more about Dr Geffen’s services, visit www.qrspecialists.com.au or contact Queensland Rehabilitation Specialists on 07 3393 2001.

Women of Mackay recently gathered for the Company of Women luncheon hosted by Kickass Women.

“As always, we had incredible speakers, amazing company, and the topic of 'women's safety' sparked vital conversations within our community,” said Kickass Women Founder Jo Sainsbury.