Recommended Botox injector for TMJ?

TMJ pain is difficult to diagnose and treat. There are multiple causes and muscle spasm or imbalance is only one cause. Most individuals suffer from loose ligaments or a disc which can get pinched and cause pain with locking or clicking. Relaxing the muscle will not necessarily correct the problem in these... more

 Botox is a common tool used to treat TMJ tightness and pain. However, you will find that it is difficult to locate a plastic surgeon with a lot of experience with this procedure. Look into Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS). They are the ones that most likely perform this procedure frequently. Good luck.

I use it for a few of my patients who have very strong jaw muscles. It works well. However, what has really helped my patients is the injection of Kenalog (a mild steroid) directly into the jaw joint (TMJ). If you are hurting in the joint get kenalog and ask your doctor to give you a muscle relaxant like... more

Yes, some people treat TMJ with Botox.  The best people to ask about this are OMFS( oral-maxillofacial surgeons) and some plastic surgeons or ENT physicians that deal alot with TMJ. My gut feeling is the OMFS guys deal with this more than most of the other guys.

Botox is a useful treatment for TMJ.  However, no everyone knows about it, as you have found out.  The best advice is to call around to ENT surgeons offices and possibly platic surgeons office to see if they offer the service.  Good luck.