By Bob Cox
Why
would a dentist do Botox?
Botox
is not only used to reduce lines and wrinkles. It is the first and
only medication used to prevent headaches and treat TMJ. One out of
every 4 patients we see has TMJ problems. Most patients with TMJ
grind their teeth at night subconsciously while they are sleeping and
even more clench their teeth throughout the day. Heavy grinding and
clenching effects the TMJ and causes muscle pain and aching around
the face and head. Before Botox, the only treatment to help TMJ and
muscle pain were splints and night-guards. If the pain worsened, the
next option was surgery. But now with Botox, the muscles of the face
can be treated in a quick appointment. The results I've seen are
miraculous and have improved my patient’s quality of life. They are
not waking up with headaches, not feeling tight around the face and
are feeling relaxed and relieved.
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