Botox in a dental office is about the jaw first and the mirror second. At Dr. Chelsea Mason Dental on Shrestha Dr in Bay City, Dr. Chelsea Mason uses Botox to relax overworked jaw muscles that cause clenching, grinding, TMJ discomfort and tension headaches, and to soften lines around the mouth and jaw for patients who want that too. A dentist works with these muscles every day, which is why the injections are placed with the bite in mind.
Your oral health affects your overall well-being and goes far beyond just the teeth and gums. Dr. Chelsea Mason takes an integrative approach to understanding dental health and its connection to overall health. Today, dental health can no longer be considered or treated in isolation from the rest of the body.
When the masseter and temporalis muscles overwork, the result is jaw soreness, morning headaches, worn or cracked teeth and sometimes a widened jawline. Small, precisely placed Botox injections reduce the force those muscles can generate. Many patients pair it with a custom bite splint so the teeth are protected while the muscles settle. Results typically build over one to two weeks and last several months.
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Dentists study the head, neck and jaw muscles in depth and treat the bite every day. For clenching, grinding and TMJ symptoms, that anatomy knowledge is the whole point. Call or text (989) 686-6110 to book an evaluation.
For many patients, yes. Relaxing the jaw muscles reduces clenching force, which can ease jaw soreness and headaches and protect teeth from wear. We evaluate your jaw first to make sure it is the right fit.
Results usually appear within one to two weeks and last several months. Most patients return two to four times a year to maintain the effect.
The injections use a very fine needle and take only a few minutes. There is no downtime; you can return to work right after your visit.
Cost depends on the areas treated and the amount used. We give you a written estimate at your evaluation before anything is scheduled.
We provide dental botox services to patients throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region:
