Facial Aesthetics
Whether your coming in to talk about your smile, dealing with lifelong TMJ pain or facial tension, or looking for relief from migraines or headaches, we can help!
CARE THAT STARTS
WITH LISTENING
"One of the things I care about most is understanding why someone is sitting in my chair in the first place.
Sometimes it’s pain. Sometimes it’s clenching or jaw tension. Sometimes it’s something about their smile or face that has bothered them for years. And sometimes they don’t know exactly what they need. They want to feel heard and know they won’t be judged or labeled in any way.
My job isn’t to hand you a list of treatments. My job is to listen, evaluate what I’m seeing clinically, and help you understand what options may make sense for you
The teeth, bite, lips, jaw, and surrounding facial muscles don’t exist separately from one another. I look at them together. For one person, that may mean addressing the bite or jaw position. For someone else, it may mean treating overworked facial muscles.
Another patient may be thinking about their smile, whitening, clear aligners, veneers, or subtle facial aesthetics. Sometimes, though, the right answer is simply reassurance. The point is that treatment should never start with a procedure. It should start with you."
— Dr. Angelica Bustos
Facial Esthetic
Services
Facial aesthetics at Exceptional Dentistry is approached with the same precision and individualized planning as your dental care. By considering your smile, facial proportions, muscle movement, and overall balance, Dr. Bustos can create a treatment plan designed to enhance your natural features while complementing your dental health and long-term goals.
Injectables planned with veneers, bonding, or full-mouth rehabilitation
Gummy-smile protocol (Botox ± lip/gum evaluation)
Lip position and incisal display after orthodontics or aligners
Masseter Botox as part of a grinding/clenching and wear plan
Facial balance assessment
Opalescence Teeth Whightening
PRIVATE FRIDAYS
WITH DR. BUSTOS
Fridays at Exceptional Dentistry are intentionally a little different. I reserve these appointments for patients who would like more time, privacy, and one-on-one attention.
You may be coming in to talk about your smile, dealing with lifelong TMJ pain or facial tension, looking for relief from migraines or headaches, or simply wanting to discuss something you’ve been thinking about for a while but aren’t sure where to start.
For longer appointments, we also try to make the experience feel like a break in your week, with small comforts available throughout your visit.
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WHEN PAIN BECOMES PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
VINCE’S TMJ STORY
For Vince, jaw pain had slowly become something he learned to work around. Headaches. Facial tension. Discomfort that followed him through the day. Eventually, even things he enjoyed, including going to the gym and working at his home computer, became harder.
What he needed wasn’t simply another procedure, another night guard, or another referral to another doctor. He needed someone to slow down, listen, and look at the bigger picture.
That’s where his care with Dr. Angelica Bustos began.
After evaluating his symptoms, bite, jaw position, and muscle activity, Dr. Bustos developed an individualized plan that included a custom dental orthotic along with targeted treatment for overworked jaw muscles.
The goal wasn’t simply to “treat TMJ.” It was to help Vince feel better in his everyday life.
“I’ve had a very good reduction in pain and a big improvement in my quality of life.”
His wife, Edmarie, noticed the difference too. During their time with Dr. Bustos, Vince and Edmarie also tied the knot, so big congratulations are in order! We are honored to have been a small part of this milestone in their lives and are so thankful for such exceptional patients.
Today, Vince describes fewer headaches, less discomfort, and, most importantly, the ability to get back to things he had started avoiding.
Exceptional Care
We focus on understanding and putting our patients needs first in every treatment plan.