Botox for TMJ
Key Benefits
Pain Relief: Including jaw pain, headaches and difficulty opening and closing your mouth
Quality of Life: Injections temporarily relieve pain created by TMJ disorders allowing for a more normalized quality of life.
Treatment
Procedure: 15-30 minutes
Follow Up: Recommended 2 weeks after treatment to evaluate results
Maintenance: Every 6 months as needed for pain relief.
Pre-Visit Prep: Avoid alcohol, caffeine and excess salt 12 hours prior; Avoid blood thinners (Aspirin, Motrin, Advil, vitamin E or fish oil) 2 weeks prior.
Post-Visit Care: Do not touch or massage treatment areas; Avoid extensive sun, heat and strenuous exercises for 24 hours; Use Tylenol (acetaminophen) for headache or discomfort. No NSAIDs (ibuprofen, aspirin) for 24 hours
About Botox for TMJ Treatments
Botox and Xeomin injections for TMJ bruxism work by relaxing the jaw muscles responsible for clenching and grinding. By temporarily reducing muscle activity, Botox alleviates the tension and strain on the jaw joint, providing relief from the discomfort and damage associated with teeth grinding. This minimally invasive procedure offers a straightforward solution to help manage the symptoms of TMJ bruxism, such as jaw pain and headaches, and can enhance overall quality of life.
What to Expect
Your journey begins with a consultation with Physician Assistant, Carmen Rayis. During this discussion, you’ll have the opportunity to express your aesthetic goals and concerns. Your provider will review your medical history to ensure you are an ideal candidate for this procedure. Once you’ve decided on a treatment plan, your provider will prepare you for the procedure. This involves cleansing the treatment area.
Botox and Xeomin injections are administered through a series of carefully placed injections. A fine needle is used to introduce the Botox into specific underarm area. The number of injections and the dosing used depends on your treatment plan.
During the injection process, you may feel a slight pinching or stinging sensation, but most patients find it tolerable. Many dermal fillers contain lidocaine, a local anesthetic, which helps to alleviate discomfort.
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Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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