Name: Harbor Dental Center
Address: 402 Muse St, Cambridge, MD, 21613
Telephone: (410) 228-5445
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Effectively Alleviate Tension

Botox for TMJ Treatments

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD or TMJ), are notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. Many of the related symptoms, such as headaches and earaches, often lead doctors to diagnose a sinus condition, as opposed to a problem with the jaw joint. TMJ symptoms often change in severity, depending on how much stress the sufferer is experiencing. During an intensely stressful period, grinding teeth, debilitating earaches, and lockjaw may occur. Botox injections are sometimes an effective and painless way to alleviate tension in the temporomandibular joint, reducing jaw pain, headaches, and suffering. Botox is commonly associated with cosmetic practices, including eliminating glabellar lines and facial wrinkles. Recently however, Botox has become an increasingly popular TMJ treatment. Although some TMJ symptoms may improve without any specific treatment, at our office in Cambridge Botox for TMJ offers fast and long-lasting relief for those that do not.

Benefits

Here are several of the major benefits Botox offers TMJ sufferers:

Elimination of headaches caused by nighttime grinding.
Minimization of lockjaw.

Reduced discomfort when using the jaw.
Reduced shoulder and neck pain.
Substantially reduced jaw tension.

Alleviate Tension

How does Botox for TMJ work?

The temporomandibular joint is located on both sides of the head where the skull adjoins the jawbone. This joint is constantly being used for a variety of daily activities, such as chewing, biting, speaking, and swallowing. The most prominent causes of TMJ are jaw displacement and stress-related involuntary jaw movements.

Botox expediently alleviates temporomandibular tension by relaxing the jaw muscles, thus preventing unconscious jaw movement and ending grinding-related headaches. One of the major advantages of Botox for TMJ is that normal functions such as speaking, swallowing, and biting are left unaffected. The only major change is the reduction in pain and discomfort. In addition, controlling TMJ can also prevent serious dental problems from occurring later. TMJ, if left untreated, can contribute to tooth decay, gum disease, and the loosening of teeth.

Cambridge dental botox model with blue sweater

Procedure

What’s involved when getting Botox injections?

Prior to administering Botox injections, the dentist needs to check the patient’s suitability for treatment. When used in conjunction with certain medications and substances, Botox may not produce the desired results. It is exceptionally important therefore, to be honest about prior medical history. Botox is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women. The Botox for TMJ injections take 10-20 minutes to administer, depending on the amount required.

Because it is non-surgical, the Botox procedure will be performed at the dental office. Driving ability will not be impaired by the treatment, so there is no need for a designated driver. The injections are no more painful than a bug bite or pinprick, but nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can be used to reduce anxiety if necessary. Normal activity can be resumed immediately after the Botox for TMJ treatment, but strenuous activity should be avoided for 24 hours after treatment. It will take several days (up to 2 weeks) to feel the full benefits of the treatment, but Botox will continue to work for up to 3 months. If you have any questions or concerns about Botox for TMJ Cambridge patients should contact our office.

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402 Muse St, Cambridge, MD 21613

(410) 228-5445

Botox for TMJ in Cambridge, MD

Botox for TMJ Treatments

Here are several of the major benefits Botox offers TMJ sufferers:

How does Botox for TMJ work?

What’s involved when getting Botox injections?

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