BOTOX & Orofacial Pain
BOTOX & Orofacial Pain
Botox is a naturally occurring protein that has been proven to not only treat stubborn wrinkles & frown lines but also dramatically decrease oro-facial pain and help prevent migraine headaches. Botox works directly at the muscle & nerve interface to decrease muscle tone and subsequently decrease inflammation & pain… it basically “puts the muscle to sleep”.
Botox treatments are non-surgical & is virtually painless. Treatment only takes 10-15 minutes to complete. Depending on individual use and your metabolism, Results can last anywhere from one month to six months. Treatment is only temporary, so once the Botox begins to wear off your pain could return or your wrinkles could appear once again. It’s customary for patients to receive treatment anywhere from 2-4 times a year.
The ADVANTAGES to using BOTOX for TMJ treatment is that you don’t have to wear those cumbersome & bulky mouth pieces at night!
Dr. Bradford completed his certification in administering Botox through the American Academy of Facial Esthetics in Birmingham, Alabama. He spent over 30 hours in didactic study & Live patient training. While his main focus in treating patient with BOTOX is relieving oro-facial pain and TMJ disorders, he also enjoys helping patients achieve a refreshed and rejuvenated complexion. From jaw pain to migraines and even those pesky forehead wrinkles, he can determine the treatment that bests suites your needs.
Our office has the capability to treat our patients with a variety of products. We offer the filling products:
Botox may or may not be the right treatment of you. The best candidates for treatment with Botox are:
***We do offer the option of nitrous gas (laughing gas) for all services provided***