Our dentist in Baltimore has been trained by the AAFE (American Academy of Facial Esthetics), and an expert in using Botox to relieve pain and give people the smiles of their dreams. With these innovative techniques at her disposal, Dr. Merguerian will work with you to create a treatment plan that meets all of your needs so you can live your life with a healthy, confident grin.
You may be surprised to find out that Botox is used for more than treating wrinkles, and is in fact a viable option for relieving jaw pain resulting from TMD. Botox is derived from the botulinum toxin, and has a paralyzing effect on muscles, making it effective for a wide variety of treatments.
TMJ/TMD (Temporomandibular Jaw Disorder) manifests in jaw tension, pain, swelling, or even clicking while you chew, and can be caused by an array of factors, like bruxism (teeth grinding/clenching), or some sort of injury to the jaw. Botox works by paralyzing specific muscle groups to “force” other muscles to relax. A quick and simple outpatient procedure, most patients feel relief a few days after their Botox treatment.
