TMJ/Bruxism
Botox Treatment

If you suffer from TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain then you know that waking up with a stiff and sore jaw is no way to start the day. For some, the pain is also in the temples, neck, and shoulders. Clenching and grinding in our sleep strengthens those muscles which causes them to become larger over time, contributing to the appearance of a wide or bulky jaw. Bruxism can also lead to excessive wear such as chipped and cracked teeth which can result in costly reparative procedures. Your dentist may suggest a night guard to protect your teeth from wear but there is another option. Botox is an effective treatment that targets those tense jaw muscles, relaxing them so that they can’t trigger the tension and pain.