Enjoy Jaw Pain Relief with Minimally Invasive Botox Injections

Do you experience constant jaw pain and headaches? Your pain relief is around the corner. Pearls of Dentistry uses Botox injections to treat TMJ-related hyperactive muscles. Yes, you heard that right! While Botox is famous for eliminating fine lines, wrinkles, and other cosmetic flaws, it offers numerous clinical benefits. As a natural neuromodulator, Botox relaxes hyperactive muscles to relieve headaches, jaw pain, and other discomforts.

Have you been trying to treat TMJ pain in San Diego, California, without relief? Schedule an appointment with our dentists as the first step towards a painless lifestyle.

How does Botox work?

While several factors can cause TMJ pain, teeth grinding or bruxism is the most common. Grinding and clenching your teeth exerts pressure and builds up tension in your jaw joints and muscles. When Botox is injected into the jaw muscles, it temporarily blocks the nerve signals that cause muscles to contract, leading to muscle relaxation. This reduces headaches, jaw pain, and other TMJ-related discomforts.

The Botox product targets the major muscles—masseter and temporalis—primarily involved in teeth grinding. These muscles work together during the involuntary act of teeth grinding and clenching, which can lead to muscle fatigue, pain, and other issues.

Although Botox reduces muscle activity, it doesn’t affect primary functions like smiling and chewing. This targeted approach allows overactive muscles responsible for teeth grinding and clenching to relax without impairing essential muscle functions. Therefore, you can still smile, talk, and chew normally while experiencing relief from the symptoms of TMJ-related pain.

What should I expect from Botox treatment?

Your treatment starts with a consultation. Drawing from our experience with facial medical anatomy, we’ll help identify the troublesome muscles for precise Botox injections. Your Botox treatment is painless—we use super-thin needles to inject the Botox product after numbing your gums with a topical anesthetic. The treatment is also fast. It only takes 15-20 minutes.

After treatment, you’ll experience mild swelling and bruising at the injection sites. These discomforts are easily manageable with a cold compress. While it may be tempting to massage the area, avoid it to prevent the Botox product from leaking into unwanted areas. The discomforts are nothing to worry about, and you can resume your everyday activities after treatment.

Botox results don’t last forever. Over time, the product becomes metabolized by the body, losing its potency. As such, retreatments are required every 6-9 months to enjoy the clinical benefits.

What are the benefits of Botox treatment?

Should I get Botox? You’ve probably been asking this question for some time. Botox is an effective cosmetic and therapeutic solution. Here are some benefits of this procedure.

  • It’s minimally invasive
  • The injections are virtually painless
  • Fast treatment
  • Safe, FDA-approved treatment
  • Little to no post-treatment downtime
  • Reduces the appearance of aging signs

Do you need Botox treatment?

Would you like to reap the transformative benefits of Botox? Call (858) 451-3110 to schedule an appointment with Pearls of Dentistry. We aren’t limited to traditional procedures. We go beyond standard treatments to provide comprehensive care that addresses your unique needs. Discover a new level of dental care with us today.