02/09/2022
This is your reminder to unclench your jaw, remove your tongue from the roof of your mouth, and release your shoulders from your ears. If the jaw pain is everlasting, read on.
The masseter, the muscle at the back of your jaw, is actually the strongest muscle in the human body per unit weight. It’s involved in chewing and clenching, and grinding teeth (bruxism).
Botox can be injected into the masseter for two reasons: to cause a slimming effect and/or to lessen clenching, grinding and TMJ pain. Today we’re going to talk about TMJ pain.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the mandible (lower jaw) to the temporal bone (skull). It is present on both sides of the face and facilitates the opening and closing of the mouth, which, in turn, allows for speaking and eating.
Temporomandibular joint disorder refers to a group of conditions that cause pain and discomfort around the jawline and neck.
It can be triggered by a variety of things, including teeth grinding or jaw clenching (especially at night), arthritis, erosion of the joint, or structural problems.
In addition to jaw pain, symptoms include jaw stiffness, tension headaches, limited jaw mobility, lockjaw, clicking or popping, and a change in teeth bite.
By injecting into the masseter muscle can help counteract the force of the chewing, clenching, and grinding action that leads to damage and inflammation of both the teeth and jaw.
When injected into the masseter muscles, Botox reduces the strength of these muscles to the point where grinding and clenching can’t generate the same level of force, and thus, can’t generate the same level of damage or discomfort.
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