Used in dentistry, Botox is a treatment for muscle tension rather than a cosmetic product. Injected into specific facial muscles, it relaxes the ones doing damage.
That makes it useful for TMJ disorders, for bruxism — grinding and clenching, usually at night, usually without knowing — and for the facial pain and headaches that come with both. Patients who wake with an aching jaw or a dull morning headache often get real relief.
It works well alongside a night guard rather than instead of one. We'll examine the joint and the wear on your teeth before recommending anything.
Common questions
How long does it last?
Three to four months typically, then it's repeated if it helped.
Will it change how my face looks?
Therapeutic dosing targets the jaw muscles. Any softening of lines is a side effect, not the aim.
Questions about botox?
Call the office and ask. We'd rather talk it through than have you guess from a website.