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Botox® is an effective treatment for temporomandibular joint pain, an ailment that causes the jaw and facial muscles to clench and be overactive, causing substantial jaw pain and discomfort.
Since dentists already have a working knowledge of facial anatomy, structure, nerves and muscles, it makes sense that they would have the knowledge and credentials to administer Botox®. Currently, only a small fraction of practicing dentists utilize Botox®. Botox®, a derivative of the botulinum toxin with the ability to temporarily paralyze muscles after being injected into the neuro-muscular junction, can assist dentists in many ways.
Schedule your personalized consultation to see if Botox therapy for headaches and TMJ is right for you.
Is Botox injection for TMJ covered by insurance?
Currently, the use of BOTOX® for TMJ disorders is not covered by medical insurance plans. However, because TMJ problems are largely a dental issue, it is conceivable that insurance companies will ultimately cover BOTOX® injections as a means of preventing damage to the gums and teeth caused by excessive jaw grinding.
How long does Botox last for jaw?
Unlike regular BOTOX of the upper face with results that can be evident in approximately 7 to 10 days following treatment and lasts about 3 to 4 months in time, BOTOX of the masseter takes about 6 weeks before you see the difference and will last typically between 6 months to a year and a half.
How do you get TMJ?
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome facts**The temporomandibular joint is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. … **Causes of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome include injury to the teeth or jaw, misalignment of the teeth or jaw, teeth grinding, poor posture, stress, arthritis, and gum chewing.
Can TMJ give you headaches?
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, may exacerbate, cause, or increase the intensity of the recurring tension and/or migraine headaches according to a recent study of TMJ symptoms.
How Botox Is Used to Treat Migraines
Botox to treat chronic migraines is given at intervals of about 12 weeks as multiple injections around the head and neck to try to dull future headache symptoms, the FDA says in a statement.
The FDA says it’s important that patients who suffer chronic migraines discuss with their doctors whether Botox is appropriate for them.
Allergan Inc., the maker of Botox, says in a statement that the FDA’s approval applies to people with chronic migraine, which it defines as a “distinct and severe neurological disorder characterized by patients who have a history of migraine and suffer from headaches on 15 or more days per month with headaches lasting four hours a day or longer.”
The company says that when treating chronic migraine, qualified medical specialists administer 31 Botox injections into seven specific head and neck sites.
It says that Botox, when injected at labeled doses in recommended areas, is expected to produce results lasting up to three months depending on the individual patient.
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