Botox for TMJ pain and bruxism

Dentists in North America, approximately 7% to 8% currently and growing, are offering their patients Botox treatment for cosmetic uses and a number of innovative applications in dentistry.

Botox has proved helpful in relieving pain and discomfort of TMJ and bruxism cases, especially for patients who are experiencing facial pain and moderate chronic temporomandibular joint pain.

TMJ tension is relaxed and pain relieved in the jaw and neck area via an injection of Botox at the site. Botox can also be incorporated into chronic pain treatment provided to alleviate TMJ headaches and other types of pain and discomfort that are associated with TMJ.