Are You Suffering from TMJ or Migraines?
Many people have some mild to moderate level of pain in their jaw, temples, above their ears, shooting up their head or worse. Find out how treatment in the dental office with Botox can effectively relieve a wide range of facial pain symptoms from the top of your head all the way to your neck.
How it works?
Botox, and all other Botulium Toxin, works by stopping the signals to certain muscle receptors. Once the muscles stop working overtime, this is usually smooths out wrinkles in the skin. Certain muscles that are constantly in spasm or overworked can cause pain and trigger points that lead to TMJ syndrome and migraines. When you put these overworked muscles to sleep, they stop the lactic acid buildup and spasm and finally relax. This can cause a MAJOR relief of symptoms for people with chronic headaches and jaw pain.
How long does it last?
Botox can last up to 3 months on the first application. Future additional applications can increase the effective time frame in most patients. It has been shown to increase effective time ranges to 4 to 5 months per application if continuously treated. This is also preventative for wrinkles and jaw deformities.
Are you a good patient?
If you have been told that you grind your teeth, have worn down flat looking teeth or canines that no longer look pointy, you may be a good candidate for this treatment. If you have pain around your ears, base of the neck, side or top of your head or in your jaws, you also may be a good candidate.
