BOTOX®

BOTOX® has been approved by the FDA as an effective treatment for managing Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder, a condition causing discomfort and dysfunction in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Unlike its cosmetic applications, BOTOX® exhibits promise in relieving the symptoms associated with TMJ disorder. TMJ disorder stems from various factors such as teeth grinding, stress, or jaw misalignment, leading to muscle strain, resulting in pain, stiffness, and difficulty in jaw movement.



BOTOX® injections, derived from botulinum toxin, work by temporarily relaxing the injected muscles, reducing their ability to contract forcefully. This relaxation can alleviate the symptoms of TMJ disorder, providing relief from pain and restoring ease in jaw movement. One of the notable advantages of using BOTOX® for TMJ disorder is its minimal downtime, allowing patients to resume regular activities promptly after the procedure. Results typically start to become noticeable within 48-72-hours, reaching their full effect within 30-days and potentially lasting up to 4-months.