Jaw Botox & TMJ Treatment

JAW BOTOX

Therapeutic Jaw Botox

Botox for Therapeutic Care, not just cosmetic lines

Unlike cosmetic procedures aimed solely at slimming the jawline, therapeutic jaw botox treats teeth grinding (bruxism), clenching, and TMJ disorders, relieving excessive muscle tension, pain, and tooth wear.

● indicates primary target injection areas.
Actual points and dosages are determined after personalized examination.

01
Muscle Relaxation
Injecting botulinum toxin into the masseter (jaw muscle) and temporalis (temple muscle) relieves excessive involuntary bite force.
02
Symptom Relief
Relieves TMJ joint pain, tension headaches, and tooth cracking or thermal sensitivity caused by teeth grinding and clenching.
03
Esthetic Benefit
As hypertrophied chewing muscles relax and slim down, you also achieve a naturally contoured jawline.

Recommended Candidates

Those who grind teeth while sleeping
or habitually clench their jaw during daytime
Those waking with a stiff jaw
or suffering from frequent temple tension headaches
Those whose teeth are chipped or worn,
and sensitive to cold foods and drinks
Those with clicking jaw sounds
or pain when opening their mouth wide

※ To avoid antibody resistance, repeat procedures are generally recommended at intervals of 3 to 6 months or longer.

Evidence-Based Care on Accurate TMJ Diagnosis!

We accurately diagnose the root cause and severity of jaw discomfort
to formulate your individualized treatment plan.

What is a TMJ Disorder (TMD)?

A condition causing joint pain, clicking noises, and restricted jaw opening
due to muscle strain and joint dysfunction

Disorders affecting the temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscles used for chewing and speaking are collectively termed temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

When a TMJ disorder arises, it can involve chronic muscle spasms and inflammation, and resulting pain can radiate into severe headaches, neck tension, and shoulder stiffness.
Therefore, we recommend comprehensive diagnostic evaluation at a clinic equipped with specialized physical therapy modalities.

TMJ Disorder Self-Assessment

Notice clicking or popping in your jaw?

A distinct clicking or popping sound occurs when opening or closing your mouth.
The mouth cannot open easily, or the jaw feels as if it is catching or dislocating.
You experience fatigue or pain when chewing foods or speaking.
The jaw deviates to one side or tracks unevenly when opening wide.
Persistent tenderness or aching exists around the jaw joints.

※ If you identify with 1 or more items, you may have a TMJ disorder. We recommend scheduling an examination at Samdae Dental.

Common Causes of TMJ Disorders

Multiple internal and external contributing factors

Mental Stress
Excessive mental tension causes prolonged involuntary muscle clenching, accumulating muscle fatigue and straining the jaw joints.
Parafunctional Habits
Bruxism, daytime clenching, resting the chin on hands, or chewing on one side place severe unequal forces on the joints.
Physical Trauma
Direct impact to the head or face, or whiplash from traffic accidents, can dislocate the articular disc and damage joint ligaments.
Postural Imbalance
Sleeping on your side or stomach, resting on hands, and poor neck posture distort the musculoskeletal alignment of the jaw.