Botox For Teeth Grinding Can Give You Relief from Bruxism Pain

If you live in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and you’re suffering from pain caused by TMJ disorder (TMD), Botox may not be the first thing you think of for pain relief. However, Botox is approved for treating TMD, and these injections have been proven to give you effective, long-lasting relief from the pain caused by bruxism. 

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the skull to the lower jawbone, also called the mandible. The TMJ is located in front of the ears, allowing the jaw to open and close for chewing, yawning, and even speaking. Someone with TMJ disorder may experience pain when trying to chew or yawn because the joint has difficulty doing its job. 

What Is Bruxism? 

Bruxism is the involuntary grinding and clenching of teeth during sleep and sometimes when awake. Most people grind their teeth unconsciously, and sleep bruxism is a sleep-related disorder. In some instances, bruxism can be severe enough to cause intense headaches, severe jaw pain, and damaged teeth. 

Symptoms of TMJ Disorder

In addition to jaw pain, TMJ disorder symptoms can include any or all of these:

• Discomfort when biting or chewing
• Chronic migraines or headaches
• Clicking, grating, or popping sounds when you move your jaw
• Persistent earache
• Limited range of motion in the area of the jaw
• Locked jaw
• Jaw tenderness

The Benefits of Using Botox Injections to Treat Bruxism Pain

When you visit Dr. Wright’s office for bruxism pain treatment, you can enjoy the following advantages. 

• It’s a brief procedure done at the office. 
• Botox injections are minimally invasive and well-tolerated by most patients.
• Botox injections are long-lasting, with many patients experiencing pain relief for months. 
• Botox injections are FDA-approved for the treatment of TMD pain caused by bruxism. 
• Botox injections provide an affordable solution to alleviate pain caused by TMD.

Botox For Teeth Grinding Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dr. Mark Wright and his team in Colorado Springs, Colorado, are here to help you find relief from pain caused by bruxism. Contact the office of Mark H Wright DDS today by requesting an appointment online or calling us at (719) 624-4122 today. 

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