BOTOX® Treatments To Relieve Pain

TMJ disorders occur when the jaw joint is stressed, injured or misaligned, and they may be the result of several different factors, including stress, teeth grinding and clenching, arthritis in the jaw joints, or trauma to the head, neck or jaw.

Common symptoms of TMJ disorders include:

• Grinding, clicking or popping sounds when you move your jaw
• A locked or stuck jaw
• An inability to open your mouth wide
• Pain when chewing or biting
• Pain in the neck, shoulders or ears
• Frequent headaches and migraines
• Ringing in the ears

Our experienced dentists may recommend BOTOX® to help treat your TMJ disorder and restore your quality of life. BOTOX (onabotulinumtoxinA) may be used to treat a wide range of neuromuscular conditions, including chronic migraines, teeth grinding and TMJ disorders.

BOTOX works by temporarily blocking pain signals from the nerves to the muscles. This relieves pain and discomfort as well as halts reflexive jaw and muscle movements that contribute to TMJ disorders. Depending on the severity of your condition, our dentists may recommend BOTOX on its own or as part of an overall treatment plan involving night guards or physical therapy.

When you receive BOTOX for TMJ, our dentists will work with you to determine the number of injections that is right for your needs. We will carefully inject the medication into the areas of your jaw, neck or ears. You should begin to feel some improvements within a day or two of treatment, though it may take several days before you begin to notice any significant difference. The results from your treatment should last for about three to four months.

Because BOTOX is an injectable medication, your procedure can be performed quickly and comfortably, and you will be able to return to your regular daily routine as soon as you leave our office.

If you have any question about TMJ BOTOX treatments in Montgomery, New Jersey, or would like to schedule a consultation with our dentists, please contact our office today!