I'm interested in botox for TMJ. I happily get botox in my crow's feet and consider that a vanity expense I am happy to spend my money on, but for a "medical" reason, I would like to be able to have botox covered by my drug/health plan. What type of doctor would do this procedure? Is "Botox therapeutic" much different from "Botox cosmetic"? Any sense of whether benefits would extend to this procedure? I am in Canada, with good coverage. Thank you!
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Thank you for your question. Botox is a wonderful product to use for TMJ and can provide great results if administered correctly. Any expert injector is able to inject this area. After your assessment the injector will discuss the amount of Botox required, depending on the size and bulk of the...
This not normal at a week. It could be due to many reasons and a clinical examination by your dermatologist or surgeon is a must. Haematoma needs to be excluded, parotid duct disruption as well (possibly due to haematoma), infection and also compensation. If one does not hit all the bellies of...
Yes - I have seen some companies cover this treatment if its performed by a specialist, and if the specialist writes a complete report to reflect the severity of Bruxism - namely failure of splints, constant grinding, headache frequency, number of teeth broken or 'ground down', locking of jaw,...
