Dr. Boiano has treated patients with Botox for over 20 years — both therapeutically for TMJ disorders and aesthetically for facial lines. A dentist spends every working day in the anatomy of the face and jaw, which is precisely the anatomy these injections target.
Botox for TMJ — how does it help?
If you clench or grind, the muscles that close your jaw are overworking, often for hours each night. Botox injected into those muscles reduces the force they can generate. Patients typically report less jaw pain, fewer tension headaches and less wear on their teeth. Dr. Boiano has been injecting Botox for TMJ for over two decades.
What aesthetic treatment is offered?
Crow's feet, forehead lines and frown lines — the areas where movement, not volume, creates the line. Where the issue is lost volume rather than muscle, Juvederm filler is the appropriate treatment, and the two are often combined.
Why have a dentist do this?
Facial and jaw anatomy is core dental training, and injecting the face is routine dental practice. A dentist also sees what is happening inside your mouth — so if your frown lines come with a cracked molar and a worn bite, the connection gets noticed instead of missed.
What should I expect?
Treatment takes minutes. Results appear over several days and typically last three to four months, after which the effect gradually fades. We review your medical history and medications beforehand.
See also: Botox and fillers.