How Botox therapy provides relief from TMJ disorders and chronic facial pain.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, causing pain, clicking, and limited jaw movement. TMJ affects an estimated 10 million Americans and can significantly impact quality of life.
Common symptoms include jaw pain, headaches, earaches, difficulty chewing, facial pain, and jaw locking or clicking.
Botox injections into the masseter, temporalis, and lateral pterygoid muscles can provide significant relief from TMJ symptoms. The neurotoxin relaxes overactive jaw muscles, reducing clenching, grinding, and associated pain.
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Some insurance plans cover therapeutic Botox for TMJ when documented as medically necessary. Check with your provider about coverage and proper coding.
Typical treatments use 20-30 units per masseter muscle, though dosing varies based on muscle size and symptom severity.
When properly administered, Botox reduces excessive muscle activity without affecting normal chewing function.
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