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Botox

Botox is used off-label to treat temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and jaw pain. It works by temporarily relaxing overactive jaw and temple muscles, which reduces teeth grinding, relieves tension headaches, and decreases painful muscle spasms. [1, 2, 3, 4]

How the Treatment Works

  • Target Muscles: Injections are typically administered directly into the masseter (cheek) and temporalis (temple) muscles, which are responsible for jaw movement and clenching. [1, 2]
  • Relief Timeline: Patients often feel relief within 24 to 48 hours, with maximum results appearing one to two weeks after the injections. [1, 2, 3]
  • Duration: The effects usually last between three to six months, requiring repeated treatments to maintain symptom relief. [1]

Potential Benefits & Downsides

  • Pros: Non-surgical, highly effective for pain management, and a popular choice for treating chronic bruxism. A common aesthetic side effect is facial slimming from the reduced muscle bulk. [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Cons: It is not a permanent cure for structural TMJ issues. Possible mild side effects include temporary bruising, a crooked smile, or slight difficulty chewing immediately post-treatment. [1, 2, 3]

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A dental crown is basically a helmet for your tooth. Its strong, it can match your tooth color or enhance the color, they last and help you chew with confidence. We use professionally made materials that don't break down and we teach you how to take care of them!

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Botox

Botox is used off-label to treat temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and jaw pain.

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We use special white filling material that can match your tooth color with a chameleon effect. It's smooth, strong and can often be invisible.

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Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-crafted shells bonded to your teeth to transform your smile by correcting chips, stains, gaps, and misshapen teeth.

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Mouth Guards for TMJ & Athletics

We use advanced techniques to measure facial pain like Jaw pain, headaches, severe tooth wear, clenching and grinding and even snoring. We can treat with therapeutic Injections like Botox, mouthgaurds, and mouth appliances to help relieve and treat your symptoms

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We exam you you for gum disease at every checkup. We can treat your disease and teach you how to keep your teeth before they get worse. Routine cleanings, Gum Disease Cleanings, Maintenance programs and simple at home therapy to help you stay healthy.

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For those missing some or all of their natural teeth, we create natural, beautiful smiles and well-functioning bites with prosthetic dentures or partials.

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