Your Glendale dentist can help alleviate headaches and jaw pain and help you achieve your best look with BOTOX.

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BOTOX and Filler Treatments

If you wake up regularly with headaches or pain and discomfort in your jaw, neck, or shoulders, you may have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder or bruxism. TMJ disorders are characterized by jaw problems, including clicking or popping in the jaw and difficulty opening and closing your mouth. On the other hand, bruxism is when you clench or grind your teeth.

Millions of people have either a TMJ disorder or bruxism, and some people have both. If you have one of these problems, you are not alone. However, that does not mean you shouldn’t seek treatment. TMJ disorders can cause patients unnecessary pain when left untreated, and untreated bruxism can lead to tooth damage and sensitivity.

Treating TMJ and Bruxism with BOTOX® and Fillers

While many dentists treat TMJ disorders (also called TMD) and bruxism with night guards or splints, which are very helpful, we also treat TMD and bruxism with BOTOX, short for “botulinum toxin.” The BOTOX or filler is injected into painful problem areas to relax them and provide relief.

BOTOX treatments are quick and easy, making them suitable for TMD and bruxism pain. Of course, your specific treatment depends on your situation and your needs. Your dentist may recommend both a night guard and BOTOX or filler treatments for best results.

How Does BOTOX® Provide Pain Relief?

BOTOX and filler injections relieve pain caused by TMJ disorders and bruxism by relaxing the muscles in your face, preventing jaw tension, clenching, and teeth grinding. Relaxing these muscles helps relieve pain in your jaw, neck, and shoulders and reduces the occurrence of migraines and headaches. It can also help protect your teeth from damage due to pressure or grinding.

BOTOX® for Aesthetic Purposes

Another use for BOTOX and fillers is to enhance the facial appearance by eliminating fine lines and wrinkles. Many people successfully use BOTOX injections to create a younger look and increase their confidence in their appearance.

If you’re interested in BOTOX or filler treatment, please contact us to schedule an evaluation. We will thoroughly examine your situation to target the reason for your jaw pain or teeth grinding and begin treatment.

We look forward to welcoming you to our dental practice.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Hillary Kim (Mee Yung Kim, DMD)

Dr. Hillary Kim was raised in Southern California and received her biochemistry degree and master’s in Public Health from UCLA. She attended Tufts School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, where she met her husband, Dr. Raymond Kwok.

Dr. Kim had a successful dental practice in Boston, where she worked for seven years focusing on oral surgery, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, and aesthetic dentistry. In 2003, her clinical and patient care was recognized and awarded by her peers and the local community.

In 2008, the doctors decided to give up the practice and ...