I have been treated with Botox in the masseters for my TMJ and subsequent migraines for the past 5 years. I have seen a neurologist and tried a couple different medications for the migraines with no avail. I wear a night guard and see a chiropractor weekly to release the tension in my jaw, and have done so for the past few years. By far, botox in the masseters has given me the most relief. It can be quite costly and I’m curious if there is any way to reduce the cost and how to do so. Thank you!
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Your parotid salivary glands, the largest ones, live just behind your masseters, and BTX does decrease salivary production. This will be completely temporary. Your saliva production will start to increase soon, and will be completely normal. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph
I have trained in Botox use but I do not use it because it is a dangerous neurotoxin that can spread to first and second order neurons in the brain.
I suggest you look into correction of underlying causes of mandibular hypertrophy.
You did not complain about pain or TMD issues but only ...
For botox to the masseters, treatment every 3 months is sufficient for the first couple treatments. The masseter muscles then require maintenance treatment spaced every 6 months apart. Every patient is different and requires different dosing and different intervals. It takes a couple treatments...
