TMJ Jaw Pain Therapy: Botox and other options
It has been estimated that more than 50 million people in Canada and the U.S. suffer from severe headaches. These headaches can be so debilitating that they adversely affect their ability to work and their relationships with family and friends. Although there can be several reasons for headaches, many headache patients suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Dr. Elliott is trained and certified to administer Botox as a form of TMJ therapy. This leading edge solution might be right for you, or there are other options available to help you overcome this serious issue.
TMJ is commonly misdiagnosed. Read the list of symptoms below and contact Dr. Elliott if you suspect you are suffering from this problem.
The most common symptoms include:
headaches
dizziness
stiffness in jaw joint
ear aches, ringing in the ears
teeth do not touch when biting
neck pain
pain behind the eyes
problem swallowing
fainting
shoulder or back pain
tingling or numbness of fingers
clicking jaw, inability to open mouth wide, clenching/grinding teeth, worn teeth.
Learn more about treating TMJ with Botox in this video:
Commonly misdiagnosed or overlooked, subtle misalignments in the temporomandibular joints are a common source of significant head and neck pain. If you have frequent and severe migraines or other head and/or neck pain, you owe it to yourself to investigate our approach to correcting these TMJ problems.