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Botox® Dallas - An Alternative TMJ Treatment
Dallas Dentist Uses Botox® To Successfully Treat TMJ Headache Pain
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The most promising and exciting new addition to the dental arsenal against TMJ is having Botox injected into the painful muscles. One single session of injections is curative for 2/3 of the patients.
Now there is no need to waste money on TMJ splints or night
guards that most patients quickly stop wearing. Instead,
you may get relief from TMJ
clenching, grinding, and headache pain within a week with
therapeutic Botox
injections from Dr. Mary Swift at Dallas
Laser Dentistry. Dr. Swift has been trained in the therapeutic
use of Botox for headache pain and other TMJ
symptoms by Andy Blumenfeld, M.D. Dr. Blumenfeld is
a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Medical School,
where he completed both a neurology residency and a neurodiagnostics
fellowship. With over 10 years' experience in the use of
Botulinum Toxin Type A, Dr. Blumenfeld is an internationally
recognized authority on the utilization of Botulinum Toxin
Type A for the treatment of headache and has significant
experience as a researcher, speaker and national injector
trainer. He was Chief of Service for the Department of Neurology
at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, and is currently Director
of The Headache Center of Southern California. Dr. Blumenfeld
is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and
Neurology.
Click here to schedule a complimentary Botox®/ TMJ Consultation!
Benefits of Botox® for Dental Patients
The most common benefit of Botox® is the reduction in the
number of clenching events and their intensity. This will
reduce the destruction of your teeth, gums and jaw joint,
and reduce the discomfort and pain in your face and chewing
muscles. A beneficial side-effect is the smoothing of lines
between the brows and in the forehead. Since the muscles
are unable to contract, Botox®
may actually prevent new wrinkles from forming. Other benefits
are that only the injected areas are affected and results
are often seen within 24 - 48 hours. Another possible benefit
is that the botulinum toxin does not stay in the body indefinitely,
so if there is an adverse effect it is only temporary. There
is also the likely possibility that with frequent treatments,
the injected muscles will atrophy allowing the patient to
go longer and longer between treatments.
Who is an ideal candidate?
Botox® may or may not be the best treatment for the results you desire. An ideal candidate meets the following conditions:
- Between the ages of 18-65
- Has a dento-facial problem caused by parafunctional muscle activity
- Does not object to the disappearance of his/her wrinkles
- Is looking for a non-surgical solution
- Is looking for a temporary solution
- Is knowledgeable about the procedure
- Is realistic in expectations
- Is in good physical and psychological health
- Is not pregnant or nursing
Click here to schedule a free Botox®/TMJ Consultatation with Dr. Mary Swift. The above criteria are not comprehensive. Be sure to discuss with your doctor if you are an ideal candidate for Botox® and if it is the best treatment plan for your desired results.
What can I expect at the initial consultation?
At the initial consultation Dr. Swift will first determine if you are an appropriate candidate (see ideal candidate) for Botox® and if indeed it is the best treatment for the results you desire. You should also discuss your medical history with the doctor. She will assess if you are allergic or hypersensitive to any ingredient in Botox®. Furthermore, it is imperative that you disclose all medications, vitamins, herbs, and supplements you currently take.
These substances could hinder or intensify the potency of the Botox® or cause bleeding and bruising at the injection sites.
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