Why Botox Is One of the Most Effective TMJ Treatments
The masseter muscle is the primary driver of jaw clenching and one of the strongest muscles in the body relative to its size. When it is chronically overactive – from stress, bruxism, or bite misalignment – it generates enormous force on the temporomandibular joint, causing pain, headaches, and joint damage.
Botox injections into the masseter directly reduce muscle contraction force without affecting normal jaw function like eating or speaking. At Arizona Center for Laser Dentistry in Scottsdale, Botox for TMJ is administered by Dr. DiVito, who combines it with a full TMJ evaluation to ensure it targets the correct muscles.
