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One week post masseter botox and my TMJ has gotten worse?

rosiesky1Oct 12, 2017
I had botox in my masseter one week ago for TMJ pain and size reduction. Straight after I noticed a bulge when I clenched, so I went back and had more units injected into the bulges 2 days later. My TMJ is actually a lot worse than it was then, and I am in a lot of discomfort. Should it have taken effect for pain by now? Is it a coincidence or could the botox have made me worse? I lay down and possibly rubbed the areas not long after my first treatment. Could this have effected it? 

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Yes, you can get botox to treat TMJ. This is typically recommended by doctors to their patients. You may be needing 40-60 units. Prices can vary from $10 to $25 per unit.

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Have you been diagnosed by your dentist and/or oral maxillofacial surgeon and ruled out injury to the teeth or jaw, misalignment of the teeth or jaw, teeth grinding, poor posture, stress, arthritis, and gum chewing as causing the TMJ?  Did they suggest Botox as an alternative to manage your p...

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The other way to slim down the masseters is to stop grinding at night. Consider seeing a dentist to make you a splint. As long as your not pregnant, Botox should be safe. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)

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