Why a Dentist Is a Better Provider of BOTOX® for TMJ and Migraine Pain
By Malik Lowe, DDS | Last Updated January 16, 2024
When considering BOTOX®, the usual associations are with plastic surgeons, dermatologists or even beauty parlors. However, have you ever considered a dentist for these procedures? Given their extensive training in facial anatomy, dentists are uniquely qualified, perhaps even more so than one might think, for administering such facial treatments. Beyond just enhancing appearance, they are also adept at utilizing BOTOX for therapeutic purposes, such as alleviating TMJ (temporomandibular joint) discomfort and migraine headaches.
A dentist administering BOTOX may not sound as elegant as a world-class spa treatment. But let us dive deeper into TMJ and BOTOX. Regarding jaw pain – TMJ pain relief would be the main reason for BOTOX.
It is worth noting that a by-product of administering BOTOX for therapeutic purposes would also give patients a refreshed and more youthful look. But this is just a secondary benefit.
At Awesome Smiles Dental Center, we have treated people suffering from jaw pain caused by TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder) with BOTOX and will help you understand how this may help you.
First, let us redefine the use of these treatments for TMJ therapy. Too many people associate facial injections like these with only one thing: beauty. But BOTOX can do so much more and have other benefits besides the obvious.
BOTOX is a form of TMJ therapy that helps ease tension and pain in the facial muscles, including TMJ pain.
They can be used to relax the face, decreasing jaw tension.
Can a dentist administer BOTOX?
Dentists who complete specialized training for BOTOX can administer the injection for therapeutic purposes or pain relief caused by TMJ pain or migraines.
Dentists’ experience and knowledge of facial anatomy make them the best-equipped medical professionals to treat Bruxism, TMJ and migraines. They also thoroughly understand oral-systemic health, making treatment safe and reliable.
Another reason dentists are the better providers of BOTOX is their experience in injecting anesthetics into the facial region and making the injection process as quick and painless as possible.
BOTOX at the dentist’s office doesn’t sound so strange or crazy anymore, now does it?
BOTOX injections for TMJ explained:
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, commonly referred to as TMJ or TMD, causes a tight feeling in the jaw and can lead to facial muscle pain, neck pain and headaches/migraines.
But how does BOTOX help?
BOTOX relaxes the facial muscles to decrease this jaw tension. It also minimizes clenching and teeth grinding (bruxism), which contributes to TMJ pain and broken teeth.
It is important to note that TMJ pain is complex.
After all, the jaw is a complex part of the body.
The temporomandibular joint is used numerous times daily for eating and speaking. When the joint is overworked or displaced, a person feels jaw pain.
Step one of your TMD treatment is diagnosis at the dentist, where you will understand the causes of your TMJ pain. Your dentist will create a customized TMD treatment plan based on this information.
Dentists help determine the cause of pain to prevent it, and the patient finally feels relief.
The dentist typically starts with the most cost-effective and least invasive treatment options, which may include a night guard and BOTOX facial injections.
They can help you decide whether BOTOX suits your TMJ or migraine treatment.
BOTOX may work wonders for facial tension on its own or may be used in addition to other therapy options.
To treat TMJ pain successfully, a combination of treatments may be needed, which is typical of such a complex condition.
Are you seeking BOTOX for TMJ therapy in Gainesville, Virginia?
Dr. Malik Lowe at Awesome Smiles Dental Center offers customized treatments to help patients feel and look their best, including BOTOX TMD pain.
Dentists are very familiar with facial anatomy, which is vital for successful treatments of BOTOX.
Believe it or not, these treatments can be administered for more than aesthetics; our comprehensive dentist can help you understand the benefits of BOTOX that go beyond looks.
Part of feeling beautiful is feeling healthy, and BOTOX may be right for you if you have jaw pain or frequent headaches.
Hearing the words – dentist, BOTOX and TMJ – in the same sentence may have sounded strange in the past, but now you know why dentists are an excellent choice for BOTOX.
DR. MALIK LOWE, AAFE BOTOX CERTIFIED
