Botox Injection Therapy

Benefits of Botox Injections for TMJ sufferers

While many people associate Botox treatments with cosmetic practices, recently, these injections have been used as a treatment for TMJ disorders, muscle spasms, and locking jaws. The symptoms of TMD can and must be targeted with a multi-faceted approach, which can include the use of splints, muscle relaxants, jaw exercises, and dietary changes. However, in some cases, patients with TMD and tension headaches do not respond to traditional treatments, and Botox provides a safe and effective alternative.

Here’s what to expect when you get Botox injections from Smiles on Queen:

• Relief from morning headaches due to teeth grinding while you sleep
• Eliminating episodes of locked jaws due to muscle spasm
• Reduction in jaw pain and discomfort when talking or eating
• Reduction in shoulder and neck pain due to muscle tension
• Reduced jaw tension
• A slimmer face shape as a result of continued use

Botox injections are designed to alleviate the tension in the jaw muscles. The temporomandibular joint which is situated on both sides of the head is responsible for the movement of the jaws. Because it is a very active joint that is constantly in use when you talk, chew and swallow, the risk of jaw displacement and stress-related tension is high.

Why Botox Injections?

At smiles on Queen, we recommend Botox injections as an effective treatment for tension-type headaches, clenching, and sore facial muscles, because you can still enjoy normal functioning of your muscles while alleviating their pain. After getting the injections, you can speak, swallow or bite without feeling any pain or discomfort caused by the injections. All these functions remain unaffected. When TMJ disorder is controlled, you can prevent a host of dental problems from occurring later in life.