Relieve Pain and Restore Optimal Health with Botox Injections for TMJ Pain

Botox Injections for TMJ in Bellevue Area

Many people know Botox for its use in skin rejuvenation, but it can be an effective solution for treating TMJ disorder (TMD). If you suffer from TMJ pain, you know too well the symptoms, ranging from chronic headaches to jaw pain. Untreated TMJ dysfunction causes unnecessary pain and long-term damage.

Cosmos Dentistry in Bellevue, Washington, offers Botox treatments to relieve jaw pain. Don’t let TMJ pain hold you back from enjoying a comfortable, happy life. Reclaim your painless lifestyle by scheduling an appointment with Dr. Tokiko Poppe for Botox treatments.

What is TMJ pain?

The temporomandibular joints (TMJs)—on either side of the face—connect the lower jaw to the skull and assist in several mouth functions, including talking, yawning, smiling, chewing, etc. TMJ dysfunction occurs when these jaw joints become injured, inflamed, or strained, causing numerous unpleasant symptoms like:

Constant headaches
Jaw pain
Locked jaws
Painful chewing
Clicking sounds when opening your mouth
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Facial and neck pain

TMJ pain can be due to many causes, including arthritis, stress, and jaw misalignment, but the main cause is teeth grinding (bruxism). Chronic teeth grinding and jaw clenching can strain the jaw joints and surrounding muscles, resulting in chronic discomfort.

How Botox treats TMJ pain

Botox (botulinum toxin) treats temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder with a few injections into the jaw muscles. Botox injections temporarily paralyze or relax the muscles, alleviating symptoms associated with TMJ disorders, such as jaw pain, tension, and muscle spasms.

Botox treats the root cause of TMJ pain—the overactive muscles in the face and jaw—providing patients with almost immediate relief. The procedure is remarkably swift, typically finished within 15-20 minutes. Additionally, numerous patients encounter minimal to no recovery time, with only a few experiencing mild swelling at the injection site.

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It’s essential to note that Botox treatment for TMJ disorders is a temporary solution. The effects typically last for a few months, requiring retreatments for sustained relief.

Benefits of Botox injections for TMJ pain

Although Botox effectively relieves pain, it’s not the only benefit you get from this treatment. Other benefits include:

Quick treatment
Non-invasive treatment
Relatively long-lasting results
Better sleep and relaxation
Little to no side effects
Added cosmetic benefits, like smoother skin

Take the first step towards pain relief

Battling TMJ pain in Bellevue, WA? Consider Botox treatments from Cosmos Dentistry for a pain-free lifestyle. Call (425) 448-4770 to schedule an appointment today.

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Dr. Tokiko Poppe

Dr. Tokiko Poppe graduated from the University of the Pacific's Arthur Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. She has received extensive training in all aspects of dentistry and was involved in craniofacial research and studies on cleft lip and palate in school.

Dr. Poppe also completed a General Practice Residency in California, where she cared for medically-compromised adults at Veterans Hospital and children under general anesthesia at the University Medical Center. She is a member of the ADA, AAGO, AAPMD, WSDA, SKCD, AGD, American Laser Study, TBI Ambassadors, and AMR advanced program. She has completed Spear Education which dentists pursue to learn complex restorative dentistry. Dr. Poppe is also an osteopathic-trained dentist, having learned the whole-body approach from osteopathic physicians. She follows continuing education to stay abreast of the latest dental trends and enjoys sharing her knowledge with her community.

She also holds a Japanese dental license and speaks Japanese and English.