Botox is an injection (shot) that relaxes your muscles by blocking nerve signals. It's a cosmetic treatment that's usually used to smooth lines and wrinkles. It can also help manage the oral (mouth) ...

Botox may help relieve the symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Botox for TMJ dysfunction may relax the jaw, reduce pain, and enable the person to open their mouth fully. TMJ ...

At a recent teeth cleaning appointment, I mentioned experiencing pain in my jaw—an annoying cracking or popping sensation—from clenching and teeth grinding. “Do you want us to inject Botox into your ...

Millions of people suffer from jaw pain associated with temporo-mandibular joint disorder, or TMJ. For many people the pain is so debilitating they will do anything to get relief. A new approach, ...

In the last two-odd years, you'd be hard pressed to find someone who hasn't become acutely aware of their face. After over 24 months of staring at our own faces on screens, it would be difficult to ...

Masseter Botox is a nonsurgical procedure that involves an injection to the edge of your jaw, or masseter. This large, rectangle-shaped muscle is responsible for chewing (mastication), biting, and ...

A TMJ arthroscopy can help your oral and maxillofacial specialist diagnose your TMJ. An arthroscopy is an advanced, minimally invasive procedure. During an arthroscopy, your provider puts a thin tube ...

Health insurance and Medicare usually cover Botox for certain medical conditions. Your plan will probably cover Botox for chronic migraines, overactive bladder, severe sweating, and certain types of ...