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According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, experts believe that between 5 and 12% of the U.S. population is affected by temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJDs). At Shipley’s Dental Care, we want our patients to achieve maximum relief while enjoying better oral movement, so we offer Botox for TMJ treatment. Contact our office if you would like to learn how this injectable solution can help.
Why Choose
Shipley’s Dental Care
for Botox for TMJ Treatment?
Why Choose Shipley’s Dental Care
for Botox for TMJ Treatment?
Convenient Dental Appointment Times Available
Dentists with Advanced Training in Botox and TMJ Treatment
Serving the Millersville Community Since 2013
Are You a Good Candidate
for Botox for TMJ Treatment?
When treating TMJ disorders, it’s important that our dentists fully evaluate the type of symptoms you are experiencing. This is necessary to determine the severity of the problem and how many injections will be required.
Some of the most common symptoms the Botox may address include:
✔ Jaw pain and tenderness
✔ Lockjaw
✔ Ringing in the ear or earaches
✔ Clicking and popping of the jaw
✔ Difficulty chewing
✔ Pain throughout the neck and back
✔ Limited oral movement
✔ A change in how your bite comes together
If you struggle with teeth grinding (bruxism), Botox can also be helpful, as this unhealthy habit can result in jaw tension and ultimately TMJDs.
What is Botox?
Botox is a safe and carefully refined treatment that can bring relief to overworked jaw muscles and joints. By helping these areas relax, Botox eases the tension that often causes discomfort from TMJ or TMD.
When you visit us, a member of the Shipley’s Dental Care team will take the time to understand your symptoms and examine your oral and facial structures. From there, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan that includes how many injections may be needed for the best results.
The treatment itself is quick and simple—most appointments take less than 30 minutes—making it an easy option to fit into even the busiest schedule. Many patients begin noticing relief within 5–10 days, and the results can last for three to four months.
How Can Botox Treat
TMJ Disorder?
Researchers have spent years looking at Botox and its effects on TMJDs. One study from the University of Bonn in Germany found that 90% of participants claimed to notice a vast improvement after receiving Botox for their TMJ.
By allowing our team at Shipley’s Dental Care to treat your TMJ disorder with Botox, you can expect to notice a dramatic difference in how the muscles and joints around your jaw begin to feel. Once your injections begin, you’ll experience greater relief while these areas of your face relax.
You may also notice that while receiving treatment for your TMJ, you have fewer headaches or migraines, enjoy better rest, and reduce the frequency of teeth grinding over time.