Botox® Dallas, Texas, TMJ treatment using Botox® to successfully treat TMJ headache pain, migraines, and other TMJ symptoms. Botox® for TMJ in north Dallas works in 2 of 3 cases. Botox® treats the root cause of symptoms to save teeth.
What can I expect at the initial TMJ consultation?
At the initial TMJ consultation Dr. Swift
will first determine if you are an appropriate
TMJ candidate (see ideal candidate) for BOTOX®
and if indeed it is the best TMJ 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.
TMJ Botox® Injection - The Procedure BOTOX® is a simple, non-surgical procedure. Dr. Swift will have you contract the muscle area to be treated so she can determine appropriate injection sites. Then targeted injected areas may be numbed with an ice pack or a topical numbing agent. Anesthesia may or may not be used. Finally, the doctor will administer several tiny injections of BOTOX® directly into the muscle. Only the injected areas will be "paralyzed." It will not affect anywhere else in your body.
How long is the TMJ procedure? The length of the procedure depends on the number of injections needed as determined by the doctor. Still, it is reasonable for the procedure to be completed within 10-30 minutes.
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What can I expect afterwards? TMJ
symptoms such as muscle tenderness will
start to disappear almost immediately. Wrinkles
begin to disappear within 24 - 48 hours after
the injections, and you may continue to see
the wrinkles diminish up to one week after
the procedure. There may be mild temporary
bruising, numbness, or redness around the
injection sites. You will not look 20 years
younger, but you may find that you look more
natural and relaxed or less sad and angry.
A small number of patients reported no noticeable
difference in the reduction of their wrinkles.
How long do the TMJ results last? Your chewing muscle discomfort will disappear for up to four months. The smooth, diminished appearance of the wrinkles will last up to four months. Results may last longer with subsequent treatments due to muscle atrophy. If another round of BOTOX® is not performed, facial or chewing muscle discomfort may return. Facial lines will return to their "pre-treatment" appearance.
What is the long-term outcome? Results of BOTOX® generally last up to four months. You should wait at least three months between TMJ treatments. There is also the likely possibility that with repeated treatments, the injected muscles will atrophy allowing you to go longer and longer between sessions.
TMJ Treatment With BOTOX® Costs: Depending on the number of injections, treatment can cost anywhere from $1000 to $1500 every three to four months.
Is there TMJ Treatment Financing? Yes. As TMJ treatment with BOTOX® requires injections about every three months, 3rd party financing is available to qualified individuals with no money down to finance a full year's treatments.
