When people think of Botox, they usually think of the cosmetic benefits, like smoothing wrinkles and fine lines. But Botox helps with medical procedures as well—offering relief from excessive sweating, migraines, and even TMJ.
TMJ stands for “temporomandibular joints.” These are the joints on either side of your face that connect your lower jawbone to your skull. When you experience pain around this area, accompanied by headaches, stiffness, earaches, or shoulder pain, you are experiencing TMD—temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
If oral medications aren’t giving you relief, or you experience consistently intense pain, you can come to IntraVenous Solutions and find relief through Botox for TMJ in Nashville.
What causes TMD?
Several factors can cause TMD, but these are a few reasons you might have jaw pain.
Bruxism
Bruxism is when you subconsciously grind or gnash your teeth, and you can experience it whether you’re awake or asleep. Not only does this damage your teeth, it also puts pressure on your TMJ, causing facial pain and difficulty eating.
Stress
Stress can trigger tightness in your jaw and neck. When your body experiences stress, your muscles tense up in a “fight or flight” response, and they don’t release until the stress goes away.
Arthritis
The most common type of arthritis that causes TMJ is known as osteoarthritis, which affects the whole body. When located in the jaw joint, it damages the bones and cartilage, which leads to inflammation and worsens the pain. However, other types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile arthritis, and lupus, can also cause TMJ.
How can Botox help?
Botox is an FDA-approved neurotoxin that blocks nerve signals to the muscles, preventing them from contracting. This can reduce tightness, tooth grinding, or other symptoms of TMD. At IntraVenous Solutions, a registered nurse who understands the science behind Botox will perform your injections, ensuring your safety.
After your injections, Botox usually lasts 3 to 4 months. As soon as you notice its effects wearing off, you can schedule a follow-up appointment.
Membership
For long-term relief with Botox for TMJ in Nashville, we recommend joining our membership program, where you can receive 10% off Botox and filler with other ongoing benefits, including:
- 40% off wellness infusions & injections
- 20% off specialty infusions & injections
- 1 B-12 injection per week
- Complimentary oxygen bar during infusions
Beat TMJ Pain with Botox
Let us help you ease your stress and pain—book an appointment at any of our 4 convenient locations.
West End (Nashville) | Hendersonville | Franklin | Downtown Nashville
We offer same day consultation and Botox injections, so you can start feeling relief right away. You can customize any of our treatments to fit your budget and needs. We also provide wellness solutions like IV therapy to help you optimize your health.
To learn more about your treatment options, fill out our virtual consultation tool for individual recommendations. If you’re ready for relief from TMJ, book your appointment!
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