Blog: BOTOX® Treatment for TMD

BOTOX®, long celebrated for its age-defying cosmetic powers, has become an increasingly popular treatment in recent years for conditions including chronic migraines, eye disorders (like strabismus or crossed eyes), and involuntary muscle spasms. Yet another way in which BOTOX contributes to quality of life beyond simple aesthetics is as a highly effective treatment for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). How??

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Do you ever suffer from unexplained headaches or jaw pain? Do you wake up in the morning with muscle soreness in your jaw? If so, you could suffer from TMD, or temporomandibular disorder. Your temporomandibular joint connects your jaw to your skull on both sides. It can cause pain or difficulty opening or closing your mouth when it functions incorrectly.

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