Therapeutic Botox

Therapeutic Botox uses botulinum toxin type A to temporarily reduce the activity of targeted muscles. At Centre dentaire Champfleury, an assessment helps determine whether this approach is appropriate for you.

How does the treatment work?

Targeted injections reduce the nerve signals that cause muscles to contract. The effect is temporary: follow-up and whether to repeat treatment are discussed with your dentist.

Teeth clenching and grinding

Bruxism means clenching or grinding your teeth. In selected cases, injections may be considered to reduce excessive muscle activity. They are not appropriate for every kind of jaw pain and do not replace an assessment of its cause.

An assessment comes first

Your dentist reviews your symptoms, oral health, medical history and medications. Options may include changes in habits, a protective dental splint or other appropriate care. The choice depends on the findings of your examination.

Potential benefits and limitations

Results vary with the condition being treated. Studies on temporomandibular pain have had mixed results, so relief cannot be guaranteed. Your dentist explains potential benefits, limitations and alternatives before you decide.

Treatment and follow-up

Following the assessment, the clinician identifies the areas to treat and arranges follow-up. Local pain, bruising or muscle weakness may occur. Difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing after an injection requires immediate medical help.