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Botox in lateral pterygoids for TMJ?

catscanOct 16, 2023
I have been suffering from reoccurring/unresolved TMJ since may 2022. I am specifically interested in Botox for the lateral pterygoids, as this has been found to be the problematic muscle group. I want to know if this is feasible, and if any providers in the Boston area could help.

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This is such an interesting question. Injecting Botox or any other neuromodulator into the masseters will have the effect of relaxing them, reducing clenching and reducing excessive bulk. Because singing requires a relaxed jaw and relative ease in the entire head/neck axis in order to fully take...

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I would not see any problem with giving you a touch up of Botox for your masseter muscles 2 months after your treatment. I would check with the physician who treated you though, as they may have a different opinion.

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