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Relieve Jaw Pain with BOTOX® for TMD

Chronic jaw pain, tension, and teeth grinding can interfere with your daily life. If you suffer from tight jaw muscles, frequent headaches, or discomfort when chewing, you may be dealing with a TMJ disorder. At MA Dental Care, we offer BOTOX® as a safe, non-surgical treatment to help relax overworked muscles, reduce jaw pain, and improve your quality of life.

What is TMD?

TMD stands for temporomandibular joint disorder, a condition affecting the joints that connect your jawbone to your skull. These joints, located on either side of your face, play a crucial role in talking, chewing, and facial movement. TMD occurs when these joints or the surrounding muscles and ligaments become inflamed, misaligned, or strained, leading to symptoms such as:

• Jaw pain or tenderness
• Clicking, popping, or locking of the jaw
• Difficulty chewing or opening the mouth fully
• Headaches, earaches, or facial soreness
• Grinding or clenching of teeth (bruxism)

TMD can result from various causes, including stress, injury, arthritis, bite misalignment, or chronic muscle tension. Left untreated, it can interfere with daily life and cause long-term discomfort. BOTOX® offers a non-surgical option to help manage these symptoms by targeting overactive jaw muscles and reducing tension.

How BOTOX® Helps

BOTOX® works by gently relaxing the muscles responsible for clenching and grinding. When injected into the masseter, temporalis, or other jaw muscles, it helps reduce muscle activity and allows the jaw to rest, relieving strain on the TMJ and surrounding tissue.

• Muscle Relaxation: Reduces clenching and grinding by targeting the overactive jaw muscles
• Pain Relief: Alleviates tension headaches, facial pain, and jaw soreness
• Non-Surgical: Quick and minimally invasive treatment with no recovery time
• Dual Benefit: Improves function while softening the jawline for a more balanced facial appearance
  

What to Expect from Treatment

BOTOX® for TMJ is a fast and comfortable in-office procedure:

Consultation
We begin by evaluating your symptoms, muscle patterns, and jaw function to determine where BOTOX® will be most effective.

Treatment
Precise injections are administered into the affected muscles using a fine needle. The process takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

Aftercare
You can return to normal activities immediately. Results typically begin within a few days, with peak relief in about two weeks. Effects usually last three to four months, with follow-up treatments recommended for continued relief.