TMJ Disorder
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder affects the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, causing jaw pain, clicking or locking, difficulty chewing, and tension headaches. Symptoms are frequently worsened by clenching or grinding, and targeted treatment can relax the overactive muscles and ease the pain.
Request a consultationSymptoms of TMJ Disorder
- ✓Jaw pain or tenderness, often near the ear
- ✓Clicking, popping, or locking of the jaw
- ✓Difficulty or discomfort when chewing
- ✓Tension headaches and facial aching
- ✓Pain worsened by clenching or grinding
What causes TMJ Disorder?
TMJ disorder can arise from jaw-muscle overactivity (clenching and grinding), joint inflammation or wear, stress, or prior injury.
How Dr. Taheem treats TMJ Disorder
Dr. Taheem relaxes the overactive jaw muscles and relieves pain with targeted Botox injections to the masseter and related muscles, along with strategies to reduce clenching and protect the joint.
Related procedures: Botox Injection for TMJ
Frequently asked questions
How does Botox help TMJ pain?
Botox relaxes the overactive jaw muscles that drive clenching and grinding, reducing pain, tension headaches, and wear on the joint and teeth.
Is TMJ pain related to teeth grinding?
Often, yes — chronic clenching and grinding overload the jaw muscles and joint, and reducing that muscle activity is a key part of treatment.
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