Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD)
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), 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. TMD 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. Neurotoxins can be an effective and painless way to alleviate tension in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), reducing jaw pain, headaches, and suffering.
Neurotoxin injectables are commonly associated with cosmetic practices, including eliminating glabellar lines and facial wrinkles. Recently however, neurotoxins have become an increasingly popular TMD treatment. Although some TMJ symptoms may improve without any specific treatment, injectables offer fast and long-lasting relief for those that do not.
At The Dental Studio, we are proud to offer Botox® and Xeomin® as part of our therapeutic options.
Here are several of the major benefits Botox® offers those that suffer with jaw pain:
- Elimination of headaches caused by nighttime grinding and daytime stress
- Minimization of lockjaw
- Reduced discomfort when eating
- Reduced shoulder and neck pain
- Substantially reduced neck and jaw tension
