With real, noticeable results, no surgery and no recovery time, there are many reasons why Botox has been chosen by millions of men and women to improve their appearance.

Botox is one of the most widely known and popular non-surgical treatments for reducing fine lines and wrinkles caused by smiling, laughing and frowning by preventing the muscle contractions that cause furrows and lines when the face is making expressions.

The treatment is safe and virtually painless and results are visible within days.

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. The injections often eliminate headaches resulting from teeth grinding, and, in cases of severe stress, Botox can even minimize lock jaw.

How Does Botox Treat Jaw Tension and TMJ Disorder?

Located on both sides of the head at the point where the jawbone meets the skull, the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) is used during talking, eating, swallowing, and other everyday activities. If this joint becomes displaced or is overworked through excessive teeth grinding, a person may suffer severe tension headaches, as well as sharp pain in the jaw. Botox relieves jaw tension by making muscles unable to engage in the powerful, often unconscious movement of the jaw that produces headaches and pain.

The Botox alternative treatment for TMJ disorders and jaw tension is usually quick, straightforward, and effective. A non-surgical procedure, Botox injections are administered in a doctor’s office and treatment requires no hospital stay. Most patients experience noticeable improvement within one or two days of their first treatment.