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Find Lasting Relief with Botox for Jaw Clenching
Botox injections can provide a safe, effective, and long-lasting solution to dental and facial pain caused by TMD, TMJ, and bruxism. The injections are done in the dentist’s office and are well-tolerated and minimally invasive. This FDA-approved medication offers an affordable way to treat TMJ/TMD symptoms. For years patients at Mark H. Wright DDS in […]
Revitalize Your Youthful Appearance with Botox for Forehead Wrinkles
The word “Botox” often brings to mind injections used to treat cosmetic issues such as facial wrinkles and fine lines. But, were you aware that Botox injections can also serve as an invaluable treatment for many common dental problems, like Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD)? This condition impacts the jaw, causing significant pain and discomfort. Thankfully, […]
Botox for TMJ pain relief
Botox is a powerful tool that dentists typically use to treat headaches and other types of facial pain. One everyday use for Botox in dentistry is for the treatment of TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder. This condition occurs when the jaw muscles become too tight, causing discomfort and pain. Dentists such as Dr. Mark H. […]
Overcome TMJ Pain with Botulinum Toxin Injections
When Dr. Mark Wright meets patients battling TMJ disorder, most are usually frustrated by taking pain-relieving medications for many years. However, when Dr. Wright asks them whether they have tried Botox, most are usually taken aback. And we understand because most people associate Botox with beauty enhancement. However, the truth is that Botox injections can […]
Get Rid of TMJ Pain with Botox Treatment
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a condition that affects the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull. The TMJ helps you open your mouth to chew, yawn, and laugh without any discomfort when it functions normally. However, when the TMJ is inflamed or injured, you may experience headaches, jaw pain, earache, and other […]
How Does Botox Help TMJ Pain?
Temporomandibular joint pain can be excruciating. It can be caused by poorly aligned teeth that force the jawbones to not close properly. This additional pressure can lead to inflammation that forces the jaws into an unnatural position. The longer the TMJ remains compromised, the more likely it is that you will begin to experience pain […]