Besides improving your appearance by removing wrinkles and fine lines, Dr. Woyciehowsky also uses BOTOX® for treating headaches and some of the painful symptoms of a jaw joint (TMJ) condition called temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
What Is TMD?
TMD causes painful symptoms that can be quite debilitating for many of our patients. Some of the symptoms you may experience with TMD are:
- Jaw joint popping or clicking upon opening or closing
- Jaw pain or tenderness
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Frequent headaches or migraines
- Ringing of the ears (tinnitus)
- Teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism)
How Does BOTOX Help TMD?
BOTOX works to relax and temporarily "freeze" muscles. While this smooths wrinkles, it can also provide relief to the muscles affected by TMD that cause headaches and jaw pain for some patients.
The effects of BOTOX typically last for three to four months before patients need fresh injections, providing them with sustained relief.
Your dentist is an ideal BOTOX provider because of their extensive knowledge of facial musculature and anatomy. Dentists are also experts at delivering comfortable injections, as they administer dental anaesthetics to patients for procedures.
Dr. Woyciehowsky has helped many patients manage their TMD symptoms with BOTOX injections, and he can help you, too! Contact our team at (360) 828-5502 for more information about BOTOX in Camas, WA.