BOTOX® for TMJ and Teeth Grinding Pain
TMJ is a term used to describe pain or dysfunction in the area where your jaw connects to the skull. The joint and muscles around it are responsible for biting, clenching and eating. Injections of BOTOX® to those areas in and around the joint may help reduce pain and discomfort associated with TMJ and teeth grinding, also known as bruxism.
How Does BOTOX® Work for TMJ and Teeth Grinding Pain?
TMJ relates to the Temporomandibular Joint which acts like a sliding hinge. Injections into the Masseter Muscles, the muscles used to bite down or chew, in the same area as the Temporomandibular Joint, may relax the muscles, reducing symptoms associated with TMJ and teeth grinding.
