Botox and trigger point injections are non-surgical treatments used to relieve muscle-related TMJ disorder (TMD) pain. Botox is a purified protein that temporarily relaxes overactive jaw muscles, while trigger point injections release tight, painful knots within the muscle that contribute to jaw tension, headaches, and referred facial pain. At our Mainline location, Dr. Carly Jacobs uses these therapies as part of a comprehensive approach to TMD care.
Botox is injected into overactive jaw and facial muscles, such as the masseter and temporalis, where it temporarily reduces excessive muscle contraction. Trigger point injections target tight, painful knots within the muscle, releasing tension and interrupting referred pain patterns that radiate into the jaw, temples, and neck. Used together or individually, these therapies address muscle-driven TMD pain at its source.
These therapies help reduce jaw pain, ease tension headaches, and minimize clenching and grinding forces that strain the TMJ. By calming the muscles driving your discomfort, patients often experience better jaw mobility, fewer headaches, improved sleep, and greater comfort throughout the day.
