Politz and Associates Dentistry

Hide your wrinkles with BOTOX®!

BOTOX® treatments are the most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States, simply because they work. BOTOX® injections target the wrinkles on your face, specifically on your forehead and around your eyes, and last up to six months per treatment.

Wrinkles are created when nerve cells within the muscles beneath your skin release acetylcholine, which in turn triggers a muscle contraction that creates wrinkles. BOTOX® disrupts the release of this chemical, keeping the muscle from contracting, thus keeping wrinkles hidden.

To learn more about BOTOX® or find out if BOTOX® treatments may be right for you, come by our office or call for an appointment with Joan Hughes Smith, NP-C.

Quick Tip
Stop taking medications that can thin blood a week before you get BOTOX® injections. This will minimize any potential post-Botox bruising. Also avoid drinking alcohol a few days before you get Botox.

Happy New Year!

A new year means a fresh start—and new dental benefits! If your dental insurance has renewed, now is the perfect time to take advantage of your coverage and prioritize your oral health.

What resets in the New Year?
• Annual exams and cleanings
• X-rays and preventive care
• Yearly maximum benefits
• Flexible spending and HSA funds

Many plans cover preventive visits at little to no cost, making early-year appointments a smart and budget-friendly choice.

Why schedule now?
• Beat the mid-year scheduling rush
• Catch small issues before they become bigger problems
• Maximize your insurance benefits before life gets busy

If you’re unsure about your coverage or benefits, our team is happy to help verify your plan and answer any questions.

📅 Appointments are filling quickly—schedule yours today!

📞 Call us or text to reserve your spot.

Here’s to a healthy, confident smile in the year ahead!

Warm regards,
Dale J Politz and team

With summer here we just wanted to give you a heads-up that now is a great time to come in and get your dental checkup & cleaning.

For over 21 years, BOTOX® has been used to give people younger, smoother looking skin. In fact, BOTOX® treatments are the most commonly performed, minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in North America.

When injected, BOTOX® relaxes muscles, preventing skin from creasing and causing wrinkles. It is especially effective for ‘expression lines’, such as frown and surprise lines on the forehead and crow’s feet around the eyes, and lines on the throat.

How does BOTOX® work?
BOTOX® treatments come in the form of purified protein, which is injected into the facial muscles.

Within a few hours, the protein attaches itself to the nerve endings and interrupts their transmission to the motor muscles.

Within 2-10 days, the nerve transmitters are blocked and the muscles surrounding the area of the botox injection cannot contract.

The dynamic motion of the muscle under the skin is what causes the wrinkle in the first place, so—when the muscle doesn’t contract—its movement underneath the skin will cease.

Approximately 3-10 days after the treatment, the skin above these muscles will become nice and smooth.

The effects of BOTOX® last about 3-4 months, varying from person to person.

Is BOTOX® safe?
The safety records of BOTOX® treatment are nearly unparalleled by nearly any other delivered medication on the market. By its very nature, BOTOX® is a temporary treatment. When the treatment effects are gone, they are gone completely.

Does BOTOX® hurt?
Even patients who cringe at the thought of a needle can rest easy; the needles used for BOTOX® injections are so tiny that they are scarcely noticeable. In sensitive areas, the only thing you are likely to feel is a small, very fleeting pinch.

How do I learn more?
Call or email us to set up a time to come in and talk with Joan Hughes Smith, NP-C. We are happy to give you the information you need in order to decide whether or not BOTOX® is right for you. We offer complementary skincare consultations.

WELCOME SPECIAL

- Botox $11 per unit
- Juvederm $100 off per treatment

Joan Hughes Smith, NP-C
225-926-6899

The office will be open Friday December 1 and 8th. Please call to reserve your appointment.