Anonymous
09/07/2021 15:06
Subject: Botox for Masseters/TMJ
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Yes I went to Dr Patel in Chevy Chase. Oral surgeon. It broke the pattern for me and I haven’t needed to go back, even tho it’s technically worn off
How much did it cost? Did your health insurance cover it?
I did it on Europe, using Dysport and I needed a huge dose because I have hard core bruxism. It's incredibly $$$ here (you need around 60 units at $300/each) and not covered by insurance. I paid $300 there and it worked amazingly well, although I'm still wearing my retainer at night. As a bonus, it really slimmed my jaw and also lifted the lower part of my face, including the chin area, which I love. I went to a cosmetic dermatologist (MD) who does only fillers and injections. You'd need to repeat the treatment every 6 months.
Who was the MD derm? Thanks!
Anonymous
09/07/2021 14:10
Subject: Botox for Masseters/TMJ
botox has been the one thing that has worked after trying PT, dentist made night guard and massage.
Nothing else worked. My insurance doesn't cover it but I only have to go once every 3-4 months.
Nothing else worked. My insurance doesn't cover it but I only have to go once every 3-4 months.
Anonymous
09/07/2021 14:06
Subject: Botox for Masseters/TMJ
Anonymous wrote:I did dry needling (painful), acupuncture, bite guard, oral manual PT, all of it
Only thing that helped was Botox
It was out of pocket and expensive. But a year later and I haven’t needed it again, so worth it to me
I’ve done the mouth guard and PT and it’s not really helped. Who did you see for Botox?
Anonymous
09/07/2021 13:24
Subject: Botox for Masseters/TMJ
I did dry needling (painful), acupuncture, bite guard, oral manual PT, all of it
Only thing that helped was Botox
It was out of pocket and expensive. But a year later and I haven’t needed it again, so worth it to me
Only thing that helped was Botox
It was out of pocket and expensive. But a year later and I haven’t needed it again, so worth it to me
Anonymous
09/07/2021 12:51
Subject: Botox for Masseters/TMJ
Try a PT that uses dry needling. That may be enough to relax your muscles without Botox.
Anonymous
09/07/2021 10:59
Subject: Botox for Masseters/TMJ
Anonymous wrote:I did physical therapy for a similar situation and it helped me to recognize when I was clenching. I'd probably try that before Botox, but I'm pretty hesitant in general about injections of toxins.
OP here. Thank you!
I’m very anti-Botox in my face. I just don’t see the need to inject poison into my face for superficial reasons. This is actually affecting my bite- when I bite down my canines touch first and not my molars- and that’s part of the issue we are trying to correct. I hadn’t even thought of PT. I’ll look into that. Thank you!
Anonymous
09/07/2021 10:32
Subject: Botox for Masseters/TMJ
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Yes I went to Dr Patel in Chevy Chase. Oral surgeon. It broke the pattern for me and I haven’t needed to go back, even tho it’s technically worn off
How much did it cost? Did your health insurance cover it?
I did it on Europe, using Dysport and I needed a huge dose because I have hard core bruxism. It's incredibly $$$ here (you need around 60 units at $300/each) and not covered by insurance. I paid $300 there and it worked amazingly well, although I'm still wearing my retainer at night. As a bonus, it really slimmed my jaw and also lifted the lower part of my face, including the chin area, which I love. I went to a cosmetic dermatologist (MD) who does only fillers and injections. You'd need to repeat the treatment every 6 months.
Anonymous
09/07/2021 10:26
Subject: Botox for Masseters/TMJ
You might want to figure out why you’re clenching in addition to seeking treatment for the muscles. Echo the recommendation of PT or finding a massage or chiro who does intraoral work
Anonymous
09/07/2021 10:23
Subject: Botox for Masseters/TMJ
Anonymous wrote:I did physical therapy for a similar situation and it helped me to recognize when I was clenching. I'd probably try that before Botox, but I'm pretty hesitant in general about injections of toxins.
PS the PT was very very weird, someone reaching a gloved hand in my mouth to loosen the muscles with massage. But it only took a couple sessions and gave me good exercises to do on my own and break the bad habits. It was covered by insurance (just a copay). I'd recommend my PT, but he moved. Not all PTs do this kind of work.
Anonymous
09/07/2021 10:21
Subject: Botox for Masseters/TMJ
I did physical therapy for a similar situation and it helped me to recognize when I was clenching. I'd probably try that before Botox, but I'm pretty hesitant in general about injections of toxins.
Anonymous
09/07/2021 10:18
Subject: Botox for Masseters/TMJ
Anonymous wrote:Yes I went to Dr Patel in Chevy Chase. Oral surgeon. It broke the pattern for me and I haven’t needed to go back, even tho it’s technically worn off
How much did it cost? Did your health insurance cover it?
Anonymous
09/07/2021 10:11
Subject: Re:Botox for Masseters/TMJ
Try curable pain app and books by Dr. John Sarno - worked for me.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Anonymous
09/07/2021 09:53
Subject: Botox for Masseters/TMJ
Yes I went to Dr Patel in Chevy Chase. Oral surgeon. It broke the pattern for me and I haven’t needed to go back, even tho it’s technically worn off
Anonymous
09/07/2021 02:06
Subject: Botox for Masseters/TMJ
Talk to a neurologist.
Anonymous
09/06/2021 23:07
Subject: Botox for Masseters/TMJ
My dentist mentioned that grind my teeth and have very very tight masters at my jaw. He suggested Botox in my jaw as a potential treatment. Has anyone had this done for grinding/TMJ? Who did this? I assume dentist or oral surgeon?
The little bit of googling I’ve done it seems fairly life changing for some people. I have consistent headaches and jaw pain and have tried night guards with no success
The little bit of googling I’ve done it seems fairly life changing for some people. I have consistent headaches and jaw pain and have tried night guards with no success