Botox offers a practical solution for temporomandibular joint disorders by relaxing overworked jaw muscles. The treatment targets specific muscles that clench repeatedly, interrupting tension patterns that make eating and talking uncomfortable. After treatment with Botox, patients notice they can get through meals and conversations without thinking about their jaw every few minutes.
Does your jaw feel sore or tight by the end of the day? Maybe you’ve noticed persistent headaches, clicking when you chew, or even ear discomfort that won’t go away. TMJ disorder (TMD) can create ongoing tension that affects more than just your jaw—it can interfere with daily life, making simple things like eating, speaking, or even relaxing more difficult.
At NYC Smile Spa, we want our patients to live their best lives free of discomfort. Unfortunately, patients who suffer from temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as TMD, often live with various degrees of discomfort and pain daily. It can be debilitating and will worsen over time if left untreated. If you are unfamiliar, TMD occurs when there is a neuromuscular imbalance in your jaw and facial muscles that leads to discomfort in various areas of the head and neck.