TMJ stands for the “temporomandibular joint.” Often, TMJ doubles for “TMJ disorders,” the conditions that affect how this joint and its surrounding ligaments and muscles operate.
TMJ dysfunction can lead to pain at the joint and across your cheek. It can affect how you chew, how you speak, and how you sleep. TMJ can cause headaches along with joint inflammation and pain.
At Florida Lakes Spa, we offer injections of Botox for TMJ in Sarasota. The relaxing effect that Botox has on target muscles provides effective relief for many patients when other solutions have not. Schedule an appointment with our team to discover if Botox can provide relief for your TMJ.
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Clinically Proven to Be Effective
A clinical study showed that when treated with Botox for TMJ, among patients in the study :
- 75% reported an improvement in joint clicks/noises.
- 85% showed improvement in headache pain.
- 90% showed improvement in pain when chewing.
Where Botox was injected, pain intensity decreased almost across the board, with only 15% reporting minimal or no decrease in pain intensity in the different locations.
A clinical review of Botox injections for TMJ treatment found that Botox effectively reduces:
- Clicking (crepitus)
- Joint dysfunction
- Muscle hyperactivity
- TMJ pain
- Headache
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How Botox Helps
When you receive Botox for TMJ in Sarasota, our provider injects this muscle relaxer into any (or all) if the following muscles, depending on your symptoms:
- Masseter muscles
- Temporalis muscles
- Lateral pterygoid muscle
Botox temporarily relaxes these muscles so that they function properly and without the tension and distress of TMJ overactivity. When other methods of treatment haven’t worked, Botox provides an alternative to help manage TMJD.
Botox can last up to 3 months, but you may need multiple treatments over time to achieve optimal relief.
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Schedule an Appointment for TMJ Relief
When you’re ready to reduce the pain, headaches, and sleeplessness caused by TMJ dysfunction, schedule an appointment at Florida Lakes Spa. Our team can help you determine if Botox may provide the relief you desire. Our thorough consultation, medical oversight, and genuine compassion will make sure you’re heard, understood, and treated to the care you deserve.
About Florida Lakes Spa
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