Botulinum toxin (Botox) therapy for jaw muscle pain, teeth grinding, and chronic migraine in West Hills, CA — targeted relief for muscular orofacial pain.
What It Is
Botox is the common name for botulinum toxin, a medication that temporarily reduces the activity of overworked muscles. When delivered by a trained specialist, it is an effective, minimally invasive treatment for muscular facial pain and related conditions.
How It Works
Small, precisely placed injections reduce excessive contraction in targeted jaw and facial muscles. By calming muscle overactivity, Botox relieves pain, reduces the force of clenching and grinding, and can decrease the frequency of certain headaches. The effect is temporary and is repeated periodically to maintain results.
What It Treats
- Myofascial (muscular) facial pain
- Jaw muscle pain related to clenching and grinding (bruxism)
- Enlargement of the jaw muscles (masseter hypertrophy)
- Chronic migraine (an established, FDA-approved use)
What to Expect
After an examination to confirm that muscle overactivity is contributing to your pain, injections are performed in the office in a few minutes. There is little to no downtime. Botox is used as part of a comprehensive plan that may include splint therapy, physical therapy, and behavioral strategies. Treatment must be delivered by a clinician experienced in orofacial anatomy.
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Patients are seen at the West Hills office from Los Angeles County, Ventura County, West Hills, Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Sherman Oaks & Encino, Northridge & Chatsworth, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Agoura Hills & Westlake Village.
