Grinding your teeth is a habit that results in muscle spasms and inflammation that causes pan. If you are in the habit of grinding your teeth, you mostly do it during sleep. However, the grinding does cause problems that can be treated with non-invasive methods.
Botox can be used to relax the muscles in our jaw and can be highly effective. A study in 2012 found that Botox treatments decreased pain and increased mouth movements for up to three months after the treatment. Other studies have found that symptoms improved in 90 percent of participants who were injected with Botox.
Using Botox injection for TMJ Pain/Teeth Grinding is relatively safe and effective. Botox does not treat the root cause of TMJ, but injections relieve pain and discomfort. When Botox is injected into the temporals and masseter muscles, it limits the muscle’s function. This relieves the pain.
Most injections of Botox for TMJ lasts about three to four months. You can return to your normal activities immediately after your treatments. You should avoid massaging the areas where the injections were given. Sit upright for a few hours to keep the Botos from moving into other areas around the injections. If you feel stinging or discomfort, use a cold pack for comfort.
