TMJ Therapy with Botox

Do you suffer from constant headaches, facial pain, jaw pain, or earaches? These are among the most common symptoms for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, a dental condition often caused by stress.

How Stress Affects Your Oral Health

Careers, kids, carpools –there’s plenty to keep you on your toes and busy lives can lead to stress. You may not even realize that you’re clenching your jaw. But the constant tension affects the muscles and tissues in and around the jaw, leading to TMJ disorder and all the discomfort that goes with it. If you find that your life is being interrupted by pain, don’t let your quality of life continue to diminish. Dr. LaDuque now offers a unique form of treatment for patients suffering from stress-related TMJ—Botox therapy.

Botox—Not Just for Wrinkles

Though Botox is more commonly known for its ability to reduce the signs of aging, this muscle-relaxing medication can also offer relief from TMJ. It works by relaxing overactive muscles and stopping the unintentional clenching that’s the source of your pain. Just a couple of tiny, quick injections and your symptoms will begin to fade. And this not only means relief from sore, tender jaws and migraines,; it means greater protection for your teeth, too, since clenching can lead to damage.

Let Us Talk With You About Your Smile

But because stress isn’t the only cause of TMJ disorder, we’d like to talk to find out more about your smile before recommending a treatment. Our offices in Stephenville and Eastland can help track down the source of your discomfort, and our comprehensive services allow us to quickly and effectively address dental problems that may arise. Call us today to schedule a consultation visit with Dr. LaDuque.

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