Receive Simple Botox Treatment for Your Pain

TMJ disorders affect the joints and muscles that connect your jaw to your skull. These conditions can cause pain and dysfunction in your daily life. Common symptoms include jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds when opening your mouth, difficulty chewing, facial pain, headaches, ear pain, and a locked jaw that makes it hard to open or close your mouth completely. For many patients, these symptoms stem from excessive muscle tension and overactivity in the jaw area.

Botox therapy works by relaxing the overactive muscles that contribute to TMJ symptoms. This FDA-approved medication temporarily blocks the nerve signals that cause muscle contractions. This reduces tension and allows the jaw to function more comfortably.

Your dentist may also recommend a custom-made night guard to help ease pressure on your jaw and prevent dental damage caused by teeth grinding.

During your Botox TMJ treatment, you can expect:

  • A quick, in-office procedure lasting about 15 minutes
  • Several small injections administered directly to the affected jaw muscles
  • Minimal discomfort similar to a slight pinch during injection
  • No downtime – you can return to your normal activities immediately
  • Initial results appearing within 24-72 hours
  • Full benefits developing within seven to 10 days and lasting three to four months

The procedure begins with a thorough evaluation of your jaw function and TMJ symptoms. The injections themselves are performed with a fine needle to minimize discomfort. You will likely see significant improvement in your symptoms within a week of treatment. You will typically experience reduced pain, decreased muscle tension, and improved jaw function.

Call Confidental today at 201-292-0112 for a consultation to discover how Carlstadt Botox can help your TMJ problems. You can also talk to us about treatment at your next checkup.