BOTOX® BOTULINUM TOXIN THERAPY FOR TMJ DISORDERS
TMJ is often used for “temporomandibular disorders” but TMJ refers to temporomandibular joints and TMD to temporomandibular disorders.
TMJ disorders can cause jaw pain, extreme migraines and other symptoms.
Botulinum Toxin is a neurotoxin protein (commonly known as botox) that reduces the ability of a muscle to contract to its full capacity.
BOTOX® is one of several brand names versions that exist in the market.
Benefits
BOTOX® is beyond wrinkles.
- · Injections are minimally invasive.
- · It helps by temporarily reducing jaw tension by blocking nerves where it’s injected.
- · It paralyses some of the muscles involved, reducing the pain cycle and other symptoms.
- · Can also reduce bulk and size of your jaw muscles creating a balanced face shape.
TMJ disorder therapy injections can reduce:
- · Bruxism
- · Pain spreading to face and neck
- · Jaw locking, clicking, popping, tension and clenching
This is a temporary treatment.
Patients must repeat treatment every few months to maintain effect.