You are probably familiar with the beauty-enhancing benefits of Botox, but did you know it can be used to help treat a number of other medical conditions? Botox can help relieve symptoms of TMJ disorder and the headaches often associated with it. Botox contains botulinum toxins which help relieve the muscle pain associated with TMD.
Botox can be used to relax the muscles around your jaw by temporarily preventing full-strength nerve signals from reaching your muscles, reducing muscle contractions and relieving tension. The use of Botox in dentistry is meant to relieve TMJ pain and help you feel your best!
At La Costa Dental Excellence, our dedicated team wants to ensure you receive the dental care that meets your oral health goals and expectations. And knowing the benefits of a treatment helps determine if it is right for you!
We provide Botox for restorative purposes. Bruxism, TMD, and chronic migraines can all be treated with Botox, which assists in preserving your dental health while eliminating the most debilitating discomforts.
This versatile treatment only takes minutes to complete, allowing you to enjoy the benefits for up to six months! So there’s no need to delay, discover what Botox can do for you by contacting us today.
If you are considering dental Botox call Oceanside Dental Excellence today! Dr. Dankworth is specially trained in administering dental Botox treatments to help relieve your TMD/TMJ symptoms for months at a time.
If you have persistent pain or if you can’t open or close your jaw completely, call Oceanside Dental Excellence and schedule an appointment. Our dentists can give you a full examination and discuss possible treatment plans to help resolve your TMD pain.
So don’t go another day in pain or dental discomfort. Get the treatment you deserve by reaching our office by phone, email, or by clicking the following link.
If you are interested in the relief Botox can bring to TMJ symptoms, we can help. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we provide comprehensive and compassionate care. So don’t wait! Contact us today by phone, email, or clicking this link.
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If you have pain in your jaw, it could be a problem with your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. The TMJ is the joint that helps your jaw move; TMJ disorders (TMD) encompass all problems related to the TMJs as well as the surrounding muscles or nerves.
TMD often presents with these symptoms:
Botox can help relieve TMD by relaxing the muscles around the TMJ and relieving tension that stems from that area.
One of the leading causes of enamel erosion, tension headaches, and jaw pain is Bruxism. Sometimes this condition is referred to as chronic tooth grinding, where we unknowingly grind our teeth together (sometimes even when we are asleep!).
The side effects of Bruxism can have serious consequences on our dental health and overall wellbeing. Thankfully, the majority of these symptoms can be alleviated with Botox, which can help relax targeted muscle groups along the jaw.
With Botox and a nightly mouthguard, your smile will be protected!
Your TMJ area can be extremely susceptible to the everyday stressors in life. The tensing of those surrounding muscles can contribute to many of the symptoms associated with TMD. Botox can be an effective way to relax the muscles and reduce tenderness and tension around your TMJ.
Botox is typically used along with other therapies like mouth guards, but it may be enough on its own to help your TMD symptoms. After a Botox treatment, you may also notice other changes:
One of the most incredible features of Botox is how it can treat TMJ disorders and their symptoms, and there are a lot of them! Consider scheduling a consultation at our office if you are experiencing one or more of the symptoms below:
Mouthguards are worn while you sleep allowing your TMJs to relax. They can relieve TMD pain by:
While you can buy generic mouthguards, these often do not fit properly and will frequently make discomfort and pain worse. It’s best to have a custom mouthguard fabricated by a qualified dentist.
Exercises focusing on strengthening and stretching your TMJ muscles may help to relieve the pain associated with TMD and help restore natural movement and decrease pain in your jaw. It is best to do these exercises with a qualified myofunctional therapist.
Here are some practices for home:
At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we are committed to using the latest and greatest in both dental technology and techniques to help our patients meet their dental health goals. This includes eliminating dental discomfort that can have a negative impact on your quality of life, like TMJ symptoms.
Get rid of TMJ pain and discomfort with Botox, which can relax your muscles and relieve tension for a pain-free day.
Thanks to our wonderful team of dedicated dental professionals, recovering from your Botox procedure is both quick and easy. In fact, there is hardly any recovery time at all! You may see a little bruising around the injection sites and experience some mild swelling, but that’s it.
Incredible, isn’t it? With just a few injections and a little recovery time, you can finally say goodbye to TMJ symptoms!
Dentists are highly trained in facial anatomy and can be great providers of facial treatments. Their experience with facial muscles is a valuable asset for proper placement of Botox injections. Placed correctly, Botox injections can help relieve jaw pain and headaches.
Our dental team is specially trained and skilled at administering dental Botox. If you are considering Botox for any reason, contact us today.
Botox injections are relatively safe when administered correctly by an experienced professional. Possible side effects include redness, bruising, facial discomfort, muscle weakness, nausea, and headaches.
At Oceanside Dental Excellence we want you to be comfortable and confident with your decision. Our dental team will discuss the process, side effects, and any questions you have before your treatment.
Botox treatments use a thin needle for the injections. Injections are very quick and pain is minimal. Most patients report a small pinch with the injection, but very little overall discomfort. Some patients report feeling a brief stinging sensation with injection. You should feel normal shortly after your procedure, though a cool ice pack may feel nice on the injection sites.
You may notice mild improvement within only one to two days after your treatment with noticeable relief beginning after a week. Botox for TMD/ TMJ pain is not a one-time treatment. Its effects last an average of 3–4 months with some patients reporting relief for notably longer. Multiple treatments may be necessary to control TMD symptoms.
Individual results will vary, however, most Botox treatments last an average of 3-4 months. Some patients report relief lasting longer. Let your dentist know if you are experiencing any different feelings or if the treatment did not relieve your pain. In most cases, you should be satisfied with the results and pain relief from your dental Botox injections.
Unfortunately, there are some limitations when Botox is used for TMJ disorders. Botox is an incredible treatment that can help manage symptoms like dental discomfort when chewing and jaw pain. It can also help treat the cause of milder TMJ disorders.
However, there may be some TMJ disorders that, while benefiting from Botox, won’t treat the source. These TMJ disorders may be best served through other treatment options.
Botox injections are relatively safe when administered by an experienced professional. Most side effects are minor and may include:
We will discuss potential risks and personal concerns you have before your Botox treatment. If you experience any concerning side effects after your treatment please contact our office.
At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we want to be the team you trust for dental Botox or any TMD/TMJ treatment you’ve been considering. If you are looking for a dentist you can trust to relieve your TMJ pain contact the dentists at Oceanside Dental Excellence today!
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