TMJ

When the chewing muscles (the Masseter and Temporalis muscles) are overused, this can result in TMJ, jaw pain, headaches, and teeth grinding. We can utilize Botox (a neuromodulator, or muscle relaxant) to weaken these muscles in order to relieve pain and decrease dental complications.

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Overusing the Masseter muscle in particular often causes a wide or square-like shaped appearance of the face. Botoxing this muscle also helps to slim down the appearance of the face. Some individuals without any pain or dental problems can still have enlarged Masseters and would benefit aesthetically from relaxing them.

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The procedure itself causes minimal to no pain.

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The amount of Botox needed is very patient dependent. In our practice, patients are receiving approximately 12-24 units per side on average for TMJ and/or facial slimming.

 

Patients notice improvements anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks, and results last between 3-6 months. With any neuromodulator, the more given, the longer the effect lasts.