Botox Treatment for TMJ Palo Alto

Treatment for TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) disorders and associated jaw tension and pain

BOTOX® is used as an alternative treatment for TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) disorders and associated jaw tension and pain. When injected into facial muscles afflicted with soreness and discomfort, BOTOX® relieves TMJ and jaw tension for many patients. The injections often eliminate headaches resulting from teeth grinding, and, in cases of severe stress, BOTOX® can even minimize lock jaw. Although BOTOX® treatment for these conditions is presently experimental; evidence indicates that it can be extremely effective

HOW DOES BOTOX® TREAT JAW TENSION AND TMJ DISORDER?

Located on both sides of the head at the point where the jawbone meets the skull, the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) is used during talking, eating, swallowing, and other everyday activities. If this joint becomes displaced or is overworked through excessive teeth grinding, a person may suffer severe tension headaches, as well as sharp pain in the jaw. BOTOX® relieves jaw tension by making muscles unable to engage in the powerful, often unconscious movement of the jaw that produces headaches and pain.

The BOTOX® alternative treatment for TMJ disorders and jaw tension is usually quick, straightforward, and effective. A non-surgical procedure, BOTOX® injections are administered in a doctor’s office. Most patients experience noticeable improvement within the first week after treatment, although complete relief can take up to 2 weeks.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER THE BOTULINUM TOXIN TMJ TREATMENT?

After the Botulinum Toxin TMJ Treatment muscle tenderness will start to disappear within the first week. Wrinkles may begin to disappear within the first week after the injections, and you may continue to see the wrinkles diminish after the Botox® treatment procedure.

There may be mild temporary bruising, numbness, or redness around the injection sites. You will not look 20 years younger, but you may find that you look more natural and relaxed or less sad and angry. A small number of patients treated with Botulinum Toxin injections reported no noticeable difference.