I am 19, and I know is young to start to experiment with cosmetic procedures. I come from a long line of women who love botox. Recently I have found that jaw botox helps relax the masseter muscle. I have been grinding my teeth since I was a child, recently I found that I clench my jaw during sleep. Sometimes when I am stressed it will pop. I have a pretty "blocky" face due to it.
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Yes, you can laugh and talk after Botox to the masseter muscles. It will not impact your results. The treatment is done in the office with final results seen after two weeks. The effects will gradually fade over three to four months and should help with your teeth clenching. See an expert...
Hi! Would recommend that you consult your dentist to identify if it is TMJ disorder that is causing you trouble. The strain in the jaw is typically caused due to involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth. Once the structural issue has been addressed then you should schedule an appointment...
Hi there! Botox is a great option to treat the masseters for TMJ issues. Another benefit is that it often helps slim the angle of the mandible where the masseter sits. The number of units can vary but I usually start with 15 U per side dispersed over 3 injection points near the "mound" of muscle...