How to Treat TMJ With Botox

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Tip 1 - TMJ Treatments - AAFE - American Academy of Facial Esthetics

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dan Shapero | permalink

American Academy of Facial Esthetics Trained Physicians, Dentists and Nurse BOTOX® Treatment for Jaw Tension and TMJ BOTOX® is used as an alternative treatment for TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) disorders and associated jaw tension and pain. When injected into facial muscles afflicted with soreness and discomfort, BOTOX® relieves TMJ and jaw tension for many patients. …

For further reading: http://www.facialesthetics.org/patient-info/facial-esthetics/botox-procedures/tmj-treatments/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - BOTOX for Jaw Tension, TMJ Pain

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Oliver Ontiveros | permalink

BOTOX® is an alternative treatment for jaw tension and TMJ disorders. It is an effective way to reduce jaw pain and related tension headaches.

For further reading: http://www.docshop.com/education/dermatology/injectables/botox/jaw-tension ^[2]

Tip 3 - TMJ Disorders

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by James Barclay | permalink

Tags: tmj; jaw joint pain; temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders; radiating pain; jaw muscle stiffness; locking of the jaw; clicking; popping or grating in the jaw joint

For further reading: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/Topics/TMJ/TMJDisorders.htm ^[3]

Tip 4 - Botox Treatment For TMJ?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Paul Ramseyer | permalink

Botox for TMJ treatment is not FDA approved yet. This does not mean it doesn't work, but it does mean that more information will be needed before the FDA gives it a seal of approval.
Tags: botox, treatment, for, tmj?

For further reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thomas-p-connelly-dds/botox-treatment-for-tmj_b_790405.html ^[4]