Are you grinding your teeth at night, causing excessive wear to your teeth? Do you frequently wake up with headaches in the morning? Do you suffer from jaw pain or tenderness when you chew or eat your food?
These are all signs and symptoms indicating problems with your jaw joint (TMJ). Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a painful jaw joint disorder that can cause these and a host of other symptoms.
The good news is that BOTOX® treatment can provide relief for some patients who suffer from TMD, headaches, and teeth grinding (bruxism). Here's what you should know.
BOTOX and Relief from TMD
Some patients experience rapid relief from TMD with BOTOX. Injections into specific facial muscles "freeze" them and can significantly alleviate the painful symptoms of TMD, providing comfort and reassurance. The effects of BOTOX are swift, with relief often felt within days and lasting four to six months before further injections are needed.
Our patients who suffer from frequent headaches report relief, while those who struggle with bruxism notice less wear and tear on their teeth with BOTOX treatments.
Why Choose Your Dentist to Deliver BOTOX Injections?
Your Maple Grove dentist is the ideal choice for delivering BOTOX injections. Their extensive training in facial anatomy and experience in providing comfortable injections, such as dental anesthetics, make them the perfect choice for your BOTOX treatment.
At Colbert Family Dental, Dr. Mackenzie has also completed additional training in delivering BOTOX injections. She will ensure your comfort throughout the process and recovery, which typically only takes a day or so.
Want to Learn More about How BOTOX Can Relieve Discomfort?
The first step is to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Mackenzie. She'll assess your concerns and help you determine if BOTOX in Maple Grove is the right treatment for you. If not, she'll discuss other solutions that can help.
You can request an appointment at Colbert Family Dental online or call us at (763) 424-4544 to schedule.