Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, also known as TMD, causes facial and jaw pain that can be difficult to live with. It can cause headaches and even lead to cracked teeth and other dental issues.

At Keep Smiling Dental in Beavercreek, OH, we can help you address problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) using Botox, which can help reduce pain and help you feel better.

What Is TMJ?

The temporomandibular joints, referred to as TMJ, are two joints connecting the skull and lower jaw. These joints are near each ear and must rotate and slide to accommodate motion when you chew or speak.

The problem with the joints is that they are complex. If they’re in alignment, everything is fine. However, if they pop out of alignment, they can cause chronic facial pain, degenerate due to rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, or become displaced or dislocated.

How Can You Treat TMJ Using Botox?

TMJ can be a debilitating condition, but Botox can help. Botox works by paralyzing targeted facial muscles temporarily. For TMJ, the injections help reduce the intensity of muscle contractions, allowing the jaw to relax and recover.

Botox has no downtime, and it typically lasts three to four months.

Get Brilliant Teeth With Keep Smiling Dentistry

At Keep Smiling Dentistry in Beavercreek, OH, we understand how painful and frustrating living with TMJ can be. Fortunately, Botox is a quick and simple treatment option that may be able to help you reduce the symptoms and dysfunction linked to this condition.

Call us today at our Indian Ripple or Lakeview locations at 1-937-426-5340 to speak with us about undergoing the Botox procedure and if it could be right for you.