WHAT IS BOTOX?

Treatment with Botulinum Toxin (Botox) is a non-surgical way to relieve painful symptoms of Tempormandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder, which involves pain and limited opening of the TMJ. Injecting Botox into the muscles of the TMJ will allow for temporary muscle relaxation, which can relieve TMJ pain and tension.

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How does it work?

 

Botulinum toxin injections are tailored to your specific muscle size and level of pain to allow for optimum relaxation of muscles of the jaw joint that spasm when overused. The relaxation of these muscles can help reduce tooth grinding and prevent serious dental problems caused by grinding. Botox injections for the TMJ can also reduce headaches caused by tooth grinding, reduce jaw muscle pain, improve jaw opening and reduce facial pain.

HOW LONG
DOES IT LAST?

The effectiveness of treatment for each patient will vary, however patients can expect relief from botulinum toxin injections for a period of 4-6 months. Patients will likely need repeated treatment once the effects of Botox wear off, however muscle relaxation tends to improve with time and some patients will eventually no longer need treatment.