Therapeutic Botox®
For patients who experience TMJ symptoms such as headaches, jaw pain, earaches, and chronic tension or tenderness, the symptoms may be linked to bruxism. Bruxism is grinding or clenching of the teeth, causing extreme tension in the muscles surrounding the temporomandibular joint.
Injecting therapeutic Botox® directly into the large masseter muscles around the TM joint temporarily forces them to relax. This reduces the ability to grind or clench the teeth with any intensity and gives the muscles, tendons, and joints time to heal. Inflammation also has time to subside. For most individuals, the effect lasts about three months and has to be repeated 3 to 4 times a year to remain effective.
- Pain relief.
- Reduction of muscle tension.
- Reduced clenching.
- Improved range of jaw motion.
- Customizable for comfort.
- Minimally invasive.