How Botox helps in TMJ disorder?

A TMJ or TMD is a very common disorder affecting almost 33% of the population during any point in their life. The TMJ or temporalmandibular joint is the joint located on either side of our head just in front of ears which connects the lower jaw (mandible) with our skull. If you open or close your mouth, you can feel the joint moving on both sides as it enables you to speak and eat.

TMJ disorders are a term used to refer to the problems which are related directly to your jaw. As a result of any disorder in the working of the joint, you can experience jaw tenderness, facial pain and difficulty in jaw movement. TMJ is more common in women as compared to men and generally affects the patients within the age range of 20 to 40 years.

The TMJ related disorders can be very painful and can cause discomfort in jaw movement. One of the major symptoms of TMJ disorder is excessive pain in the mandible joint which can be caused due to its restricted movement. This problem interferes severely with the routine life and the condition can become difficult to manage and can become chronic if left unattended for long.

The major causes of TMJ disorder

The major causes of TMJ/TMD disorder include;

• Bruxism: grinding and clenching of teeth
• Wear and tear of mandible joint due to some disease such as osteoarthritis
• Inflammation in joint:  gout or rheumatoid

How can Botox help in TMJ pain reduction?

Botox jaw reduction is one of the effective methods for reducing the pain via TMJ reduction. Various studies showed the brilliant results of Botox in relieving the pain and discomfort in patients suffering from TMJ disorder.

The Botox treatment for TMJ reduction in London is increasing in demand due to its sound establishment in treating the painful condition. In this treatment, small amounts of Botox injections are injected into the masseter muscle located in jaw. It relaxes the muscles and with passage of some time causes the reduction in the size of muscles inducing atrophy. This helps in relieving the pressure on the TMD joint during teeth grinding and clenching.

This Botox TMJ reduction treatment can cause mild pain or discomfort and is just a few minutes process with almost no downtime and very few side effects. There may be mild bruising, swelling, slight facial asymmetry in the lower region and difficulty in chewing and smiling but these are only temporary conditions and fade away in few days. It allows the patients to resume with their daily routine activities immediately after the treatment without any disruption. The patients have to take repeated treatments for TMJ reduction in London after almost 4-6 months.

The results of the TMJ reduction treatment usually last for about 4 -6 months depending on the severity of the condition. The cost of the treatment is almost £200 to £300 depending on the amount of Botox used.

The patients experience a significant reduction in TMJ pain in almost 2-5 days after receiving the treatment but it generally takes 8-10 days for the treatment to produce its full effect.