Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) – with limited treatment options in the past, treatment with Botox helps the facial muscles relax countering the hyperactivity of these muscles at the root of TMJ. Patients receive quick and efficient pain relief.

Clenching and Grinding – Teeth grinding can be alleviated with Botox treatments which reduce the force of muscular contractions. We use the injections as an adjunct therapy to night guard appliances.

Toothless – patients can benefit from Botox treatment which can relax, and retrain the lip muscles which have become repositioned due to decreased vertical dimensions. This condition causes dentures to not fit well.

High lip line or “gummy’ smile – patients with a high lip line can use Botox to help relax lip muscles and achieve a lower, more aesthetically-pleasing smile line. This is a popular option because the entire process isn’t very invasive and can provide a more immediate form of treatment.

Chronic clenching – this disorder can lead to chronic trauma to teeth, gingiva, and underlying tissues. Low doses of Botox can inhibit the ability to tense up facial muscles and thus make clenching difficult or impossible.