TMJ Treatment Goose Creek

Find Lasting Freedom from Jaw Pain

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Do you frequently suffer from jaw pain or difficulty chewing? It is possible that you have TMJ disorder (TMD). This condition can interfere with daily activities and put a damper on your quality of life. How can you find lasting relief? Our Goose Creek team is here to help with effective TMJ treatment. Many of our patients benefit from targeted BOTOX injections that can relax overworked muscles and help you feel like yourself again. Contact us today to learn more.

Why Choose Carolina Complete Dental for TMJ Treatment?

  • Fast Relief with Targeted BOTOX Injections
  • Results That Last for Months at a Time
  • Highly Skilled, Detail-Oriented Dental Team
  • Dental Practice Committed to Your Satisfaction & Well-Being

What Is TMJ Disorder?

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You have two temporomandibular joints (TMJs), which are located just in front of your ears. They control movements of your lower jaw. When these joints suffer damage or become inflamed, symptoms of TMJ disorder start to develop.

TMD is a label that can accurately be applied to a range of issues that affect the TMJs. Symptoms might be caused by injury, arthritis, teeth grinding, or other factors. Anyone can develop TMD, regardless of their age, overall health, or life circumstances.

Symptoms of TMJ Disorder

Man suffering from TMJ pain

TMD can cause dozens of different symptoms. Jaw pain is one of the most common; you may feel aching in your joints along with sore muscles in the surrounding area. This can make it difficult to chew and speak.

Other symptoms that often indicate TMD include:

  • Clicking and popping sensations in the jaw
  • Limited jaw mobility
  • Headaches
  • Pain in the neck, back, and shoulders
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Pain behind the eyes

BOTOX® for TMJ Treatment

Woman receiving injection near her jaw

There are a number of different ways to treat TMD. For example, our team can advise you on home care; a soft diet, massage, and heat/cold therapy can provide a degree of relief. However, we may also recommend that you receive BOTOX injections.

While BOTOX is most commonly known for its cosmetic applications, it also has some powerful medical uses! When we strategically inject it into the facial muscles that are affected by TMD, it forces them to relax. This relieves strain on your TMJs, provides powerful pain reduction, and can let you live pain-free for months. The injections take just a short appointment to administer, and you may start to notice results within mere days.