If you have chronic jaw and neck pain, headaches, or other symptoms associated with TMD, Spy Hill Dental Clinic in NW Calgary can help.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ for short) connects the lower jaw to the skull, making it possible to open and close your mouth. TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder, affects this joint and the muscles connected to it. TMD has many potential causes, but the primary ones are stress, physical injury, bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching, mostly at night), and arthritis.
When the TMJ is misaligned, inflamed, or strained, it causes a variety of painful symptoms, including:
Botox is a popular treatment used in facial aesthetics. It works by paralyzing the muscle it’s injected into, preventing movement in the area. This property also makes Botox effective at relieving some of the symptoms of TMD.
Your doctor will use Botox to relax the muscles around your jaw joints on either side of your face. Relaxing these muscles relieves the strain and pressure, reduces pain, and increases range of motion. Botox treatments are safe and effective for most patients-results normally last three to four months.
Botox is an excellent alternative to invasive, painful, time-consuming, and expensive procedures, such as surgery. With Botox, there is little to no discomfort associated with treatment, and side effects or complications are rare. Additionally, treatment only takes minutes.
Your doctor may recommend Botox along with other non-invasive treatments, like physical therapy and a nightguard.
Dr. McKee is a graduate of the
Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics & Therapeutics - an advanced anatomy-based training organization known for its high-caliber of teaching and patient care practices. As a graduate, Dr. McKee joins some of the most highly trained and qualified botulinum toxin and facial rejuvenation practitioners in North America. Speak to us today about how botulinum toxin can enhance your life.
