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Jaw tension, clenching, and chronic headaches can affect your daily comfort and long-term dental health. At Fairmont Dentistry, we offer therapeutic Botox as part of a conservative approach to TMJ and muscle-related symptoms.
Botox can help relax overactive jaw muscles and reduce strain from clenching and grinding. For many patients, it provides daytime relief, while a custom night guard helps protect the teeth during sleep.
Botox is a purified protein that gently relaxes targeted muscles. When placed into specific jaw muscles, it can reduce the intensity of clenching and grinding.
The goal is to decrease muscle strain and interrupt the cycle of tension, soreness, and headaches.
Before treatment, we review your symptoms, medical history, and goals. Injections are performed using a fine needle and typically take about 15 to 20 minutes.
Most patients return to normal activities the same day. We’ll provide clear aftercare instructions to support comfort and safety.
Botox may be helpful for patients who experience:
Results vary, but many patients experience relief for several months. If ongoing care is needed, we can discuss a maintenance schedule that feels appropriate and conservative.
Botox is considered safe when administered by trained professionals and used at therapeutic doses.
It may not be appropriate for patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or those with certain neurological or muscular conditions. We will review your health history carefully and discuss alternatives if needed.
Botox relaxes the muscles, but a custom night guard remains one of the most effective ways to protect teeth from wear and fracture.
We often recommend a combined approach to support comfort and long-term stability.
Many patients notice improvement within several days, with full effect developing over one to two weeks.
Treatment is focused on functional jaw muscles. Some patients with strong jaw muscles may notice subtle softening over time.
Often, yes. Botox reduces muscle intensity, while a night guard protects the teeth from wear.