Injectable Muscle Relaxation Treatment for Jaw Pain
Do you suffer with Jaw Pain or Migraines?
Our oral surgeon, Nicola has over seven years’ experience in the management of myofascial pain and TMJD. Injectable treatments, including targeted treatment of the masseter and temporalis muscles, may be considered for selected patients following a thorough assessment.
Temporomandibular disorders (TMJD) are conditions affecting the jaw joints and the muscles involved in chewing. They can cause jaw pain, facial pain, headaches, muscle tension, clicking or discomfort when chewing.
Myofascial pain is pain arising from the muscles and surrounding soft tissues. In the face and jaw, this commonly affects the masseter and temporalis muscles and may contribute to persistent facial pain, tenderness, tension and headaches.
Our treatments with Dr Nicola are here to help relieve these symptoms and you will be welcomed by the team into our modern practice.
In some cases of TMJ-related pain, symptoms are caused or worsened by overactivity of the jaw muscles such as clenching and/or grinding habits.
Injectable muscle relaxation treatment works by temporarily reducing excessive muscle activity, allowing the muscles to relax. This can help reduce jaw pain, muscle tension, clenching, and associated symptoms such as headaches.
This treatment is used for therapeutic purposes only as part of TMJ pain management and is not provided for cosmetic reasons.
This is a short, minimally invasive procedure carried out while you are seated comfortably in the dental chair. Small, carefully measured amounts of medication are administered into specific jaw muscles at several points to achieve the desired clinical effect.
A very fine needle is used, and you may feel a brief stinging or scratching sensation. Most patients tolerate this well and do not require local anaesthetic. The effects are not immediate and may take up to 14 days to become noticeable.
When carried out by a suitably trained dental professional, injectable muscle relaxation treatment is generally safe and well tolerated. Side effects are uncommon. A full assessment will be completed beforehand to ensure this treatment is appropriate for you.
This treatment may not be suitable if you:
Your dentist will discuss suitability, benefits, and risks with you before treatment.
You may experience mild tenderness, swelling, or bruising at the injection sites. To help optimise your results and reduce the risk of side effects, please follow the guidance below:
For the first 48 hours, please avoid:
Masseters |
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Single side |
£200 |
| Bilateral (Both sides) |
£400 |
| Migraine | £250 |
Antiwrinkle |
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| 1 Site | 130 |
| 2 Site | 200 |
| 3 site | 250 |
Hyperhidrosis |
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| Hands | £250 |
| Armpits | £300 |
Side effects are usually mild and temporary and may include:
All potential risks will be discussed with you prior to treatment.
This treatment provides temporary relief from muscle-related jaw pain and may help interrupt the pain cycle associated with TMD. In most patients, the effects last approximately 3–4 months.
Occasionally, the treatment may be less effective or may not provide the expected level of symptom relief. A small number of individuals may respond less well, particularly if they have received similar treatments previously.
A review appointment after 4–6 months is usually recommended to assess your response to treatment, review your jaw health, and discuss ongoing management options.
