BOTOX® for Dental Care
What is BOTOX® and How does it Apply to Dental Care?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull, enabling smooth jaw movement, but when it becomes strained or injured, it can lead to temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), causing pain, discomfort, and even headaches. At Stellenwerf Dental Studio in Kingwood, TX, Dr. Viviana Stellenwerf offers BOTOX therapy to help manage TMD symptoms, including jaw pain, clenching, and tension-related headaches. By relaxing the overactive muscles around the TMJ, BOTOX provides relief and helps improve daily jaw function without invasive procedures. If you’re experiencing jaw pain, unusual sounds when opening your mouth, or frequent headaches, schedule a consultation with Dr. Stellenwerf to learn how BOTOX can help you find relief.
How Does BOTOX Work?
Dr. Stellenwerf and her team will listen carefully to understand your concerns, including jaw pain, headaches, and related symptoms, before performing a physical exam. During the examination, she will assess how your jaw moves and look for signs of teeth grinding, jaw clenching, and misalignment. She will also evaluate the jawbone and lower face for any swelling or tenderness. Based on the findings, Dr. Stellenwerf will identify the ideal locations for BOTOX injections to alleviate pain, reduce discomfort, minimize headaches, and prevent jaw dislocation. The surface of the skin will be numbed, and the BOTOX injections will be completed in just a few minutes.
What Are the Benefits of BOTOX?
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders can cause jaw discomfort, tension, and headaches, making everyday activities more difficult. At Stellenwerf Dental Studio, BOTOX offers a minimally invasive solution for TMJ-related symptoms. Here’s how it helps:
- Muscle relaxation: Reduces tension in overactive jaw muscles, easing pain and headaches.
- Minimized clenching: Calms muscles to decrease teeth grinding and jaw clenching.
- Noninvasive treatment: No incisions or recovery time required.
- Quick sessions: Treatments take just 10–15 minutes.
- Lasting relief: Improvements are noticeable within days and last several months.
Get Relief
BOTOX can be a simple and effective treatment for alleviating pain, discomfort, and headaches caused by TMJ. If you are interested in learning more, contact Stellenwerf Dental Studio at our Kingwood, TX office. Dr. Stellenwerf and her team are here to help ease your symptoms and support your recovery.