{"id":222,"date":"2019-09-06T19:08:48","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T19:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=222"},"modified":"2024-08-14T01:29:03","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T01:29:03","slug":"do-you-have-tmj-pain-botox-may-be-able-to-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/do-you-have-tmj-pain-botox-may-be-able-to-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Have TMJ Pain? Botox May Be Able to Help"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you have trouble opening and closing your mouth all the way? Does your jaw make a clicking sound when you move it? Do you experience a dull ache or a sharp pain in your jaw sometimes? If so, you may have temporomandibular
joint, or TMJ, disorder. Your TMJ is the joint that connects your jaw with the rest of your skull, and since it\u2019s a complex joint, problems can arise easily. Can Botox be used to treat TMJ pain? Continue reading to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Botox?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Botox is a neurotoxin derived from a bacterium called Clostridium\nbotulinum. <\/em>Although it sounds poisonous, it\u2019s actually harmless because\nit\u2019s only injected in very small amounts. Originally, Botox was injected into\npatients with muscle spasms and other injuries to prevent involuntary movement,\nsince it relaxes the muscles. Eventually, it was discovered that it can prevent\nunconscious facial movements that result in wrinkles, which is why it\u2019s such a\npopular cosmetic procedure these days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Botox Treat TMJ Disorder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to relaxing the facial muscles to prevent\nwrinkles from forming, Botox also keeps the muscles around your jaw from\nclenching and grinding, thereby reducing damage to the TMJ and your teeth. When\nthe muscles are relaxed, they experience less pain as well. As an added bonus,\nit also makes you appear younger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist is well-versed in the intricacies of the facial and jaw muscles and how they interact. Therefore, he or she will know exactly where and how to place the injections, much better than most cosmetic surgeons. There is little if any risk for accidental pain or damage during injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Know If I Need Botox for TMJ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If any of the following symptoms sound familiar, contact\nyour dentist for a consultation for Botox for TMJ:<\/p>\n\n\n\n