Many dental patients suffer from jaw pain often associated with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the connection between your upper and lower jaws. TMJ can also cause facial swelling, neck pain, and headaches. Patients are willing to try anything from bite plates to icing the jaw to cortisone shots. What they don’t realize is that they can get great relief from Botox treatment!
Gairhan Dental care specializes in Botox treatment, including for TMJ Disorder pain. Botox reduces abnormal muscle movements and blocks damaged nerves, relaxing the jaw and relieving pain. Are TMJ and Botox treatments right for you? We can help you decide!
TMJ Disorder and Botox
Temporomandibular joint disorder is the name of a condition in which your joint is irritated or inflamed. One of the most common reasons for this is excess pressure due to a bad bite. In other words, your teeth don’t line up correctly, causing more pressure on the joining when you bite or chew than what it’s made to withstand. Other factors can include jaw injury, genetic disorders, and autoimmune disorders.
TMJ Disorder symptoms include:
- Jaw pain
- Popping or clicking of the jaw during chewing
- Neck pain
- Headaches or migraines
- Swelling of the face
- Pain in the face or ears
- Neck and shoulder stiffness
- Bruxism (teeth grinding)
Does Botox help TMJ? Yes! Botox for TMJ can help these symptoms because it blocks those nerve receptors damaged by inflammation. It also relaxes the muscles around the area. Reducing stress around the joint reduces inflammation, which alleviates the pain.
How Does Botox Help TMJ?
What are the benefits of Botox TMJ treatment? They can go beyond just temporarily relieving your pain. Botox can reduce the stress around the joint that causes inflammation. As your muscles relax, you’ll have less jaw pain, but you’ll also have fewer headaches. Relaxing your jaw can also relax the rest of you, making you less anxious or stressed. You may find you clench your jaw less. This saves your teeth from the excessive wear caused by bruxism. It may also allow you to sleep better, thanks to less bruxism and stress.
Does Botox Help TMJ Alone?
Botox works well on its own, but it’s also used in conjunction with other dental appliances to bring relief of TMJ symptoms. It can be used with therapies such as night guards that prevent bruxism. It can also be used in conjunction with physical therapy to strengthen the jaw muscles. Botox can also reduce pain and inflammation while the bite is being corrected through orthodontic treatment.
Botox works just as well on its own. But if you’re looking to repair your jaw problems while getting treatment for the symptoms, Botox will work well with other therapies. Gairhan Dental Care can consult with you to determine if you need multiple therapies for your TMJ Disorder, including Botox.
Botox and TMJ Treatments in Jonesboro, AR
Will Botox treatment help with your TMJ pain? There’s a good chance it will! The best way to find out is to visit Gairhan Dental Care if you are in the Jonesboro, AR, area! We provide Botox treatment for a variety of needs and issues. Botox is currently used to treat more than 20 medical conditions, including TMJ Disorder.
Schedule an appointment and we will provide a free, no-obligation examination. We’ll give you all your options and help you decide which one is best for you. TMJ Disorder can be painful and damaging to your teeth. Thanks to Gairhan Dental Care and Botox treatments, you don’t have to continue to live with that pain.
