Longwood Dental Group provides Pain Management Care Services. We treat pain caused by teeth clenching,grinding, and TMJ.
What is TMJ?
TMJ, which is short for temporomandibular joint disorder, is caused by an issue with the joints connecting the jaw to the skull. The exact reasoning behind why some develop TMJ and others do not is difficult to determine, and can be due to a range of different causes such as injury, genetics, or more.
TMJ Causes
The exact reasoning behind why some develop TMJ and others do not is difficult to determine, and can be due to a range of different causes such as injury, genetics, arthritis, or other types of trauma.
Botox for TMJ & Pain Management at Longwood Dental Group
Botox is a recognized treatment effective in relieving TMJ and Teeth Grinding. At Longwood Dental Group, Botox is used to relieve the pain triggered by jaw muscles. It is used to relieve teeth clenching and excessive teeth grinding and reduces the damage and discomfort to teeth, jaw and gums. Botox is also used to prevent frequent headaches and migraines. If you’re a frequent sufferer of head or jaw pain, Botox may be right for you.
Treating:
- TMJ disorders
- Muscle pain of the face, head and neck
- Bruxism
- Primary headaches (tension-type headaches, migraines)
- Neuropathic pain
Common Symptoms Include:
- Facial Pain
- .Jaw pain
- Jaw sounds
- Jaw dysfunction (troubles chewing, speaking, opening the mouth)
- Headaches
- Neck pain
- Intraoral pain not caused by dental problems
- Teeth clenching/grinding
Treatments We Provide:
- Diagnostic consultation
- Self-care and counseling
- Pharmacotherapy
- Oral appliance therapy
- Injection therapy (local anesthetic – Botox)
- Simple physical therapy procedures