Botox Should Help with Headaches, Use a Bite Block for TMJ

Michael A. Persky, MD answers: Will Botox help with TMJ pain and range of motion?

I am considering Botox for my forehead, and hoping it will help with headaches. Will it allso help with TMJ?


Michael A. Persky, MD
21 days ago
By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

HiEc,

Botox in your forehead should help with your headaches, and may help with your TMJ as well.  I have heard of some physicians using Botox directly into the TMJ area muscles, but I do not perform that as I feel that the risks outweigh the benefit.  Consider a bite block from your dentist for TMJ.

Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

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