How Botox Helps Relieve TMJ Symptoms
Botox relieves jaw tension by making muscles unable to engage in the powerful, often the unconscious movement of the jaw that produces headaches and pain.
Scientific studies have shown that patients who received Botox injections experienced significant improvements in pain levels, jaw function, and levels of tenderness to touch.
How is Botox TMJ Treatment Done?
During the treatment, Botox is injected into muscles like the temporalis, frontal, and masseter muscles that are often responsible for these issues. Botox blocks the nerve signals that make the muscles contract or move too much. By doing this, it helps relax those muscles and reduce pain.
The whole procedure usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, and the effects can last anywhere between two to six months. How often you need the treatment depends on how severe the symptoms are.
Most patients who receive Botox treatment regularly for more than a year notice that as time goes on, they can go longer between each treatment. For example, you might start with treatments every 3 to 4 months, but eventually, you might only need it once or twice a year for maintenance.
Risks and Benefits of Botox Treatment for Jaw Tension
The benefits of Botox treatment for TMD are many.
- It can relieve pain and soreness from jaw issues.
- Botox helps reduce muscle activity that causes teeth grinding but doesn’t stop normal activities like talking, chewing, or swallowing. This makes it an easy and effective treatment for many people.
- Botox can also protect dental health by preventing tooth wear and gum damage from grinding, which can be expensive to fix.
While Botox is generally safe, certain medications and substances can affect its results. Patients should tell their dentist about any medications or substances they use before getting Botox. Though rare, side effects can include bruising, bleeding at injection sites, or too much muscle weakness in the treated areas.
Cost of Botox TMJ Treatment
The cost of the Botox TMD treatment will vary based on where you live and receive treatment, and the severity of your condition (and therefore, how many Botox injections are needed). Botox treatment is usually charged on a per-visit basis.
Many dental insurance companies accept Botox TMD treatments, however, all patients should check their individual policies. If your insurance policy does not cover Botox treatments for TMJ and other therapeutic uses, you may be able to access other financing options.
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