I was suffering terrible from TMJ and my dentist recommended that I try getting Botox for masseter reduction. After getting the injection, the right side of my jaw hurts when I bite down. My back right teeth no longer can touch, so chewing is difficult. The left side of my jaw feels fine. What do I need to do to correct this pain?
March 13, 2016
Answer: Masseter muscle reduction Thank you for your question.This may have resulted from uneven injection. Masseter reduction should not affect occlusion of the jaw.You are going to have to wait it out. Dr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member
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March 13, 2016
Answer: Masseter muscle reduction Thank you for your question.This may have resulted from uneven injection. Masseter reduction should not affect occlusion of the jaw.You are going to have to wait it out. Dr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member
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March 13, 2016
Answer: Botox for TMJ I have been injecting Botox for TMJ since 1994. It works for people who have excessive muscle tension in their masseter and temporalis muscles leading to tension headaches. It relieves joint pain caused by this. It won't do anything for internal joint derangements. It appears that it wasn't equally or properly administered. It has to be done the same in both sides or the jaw will shift. Maybe too much was given as well. You just have to wait it out now.
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March 13, 2016
Answer: Botox for TMJ I have been injecting Botox for TMJ since 1994. It works for people who have excessive muscle tension in their masseter and temporalis muscles leading to tension headaches. It relieves joint pain caused by this. It won't do anything for internal joint derangements. It appears that it wasn't equally or properly administered. It has to be done the same in both sides or the jaw will shift. Maybe too much was given as well. You just have to wait it out now.
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