First introduced to the market in 1989, BOTOX injections have now taken the world by storm. This popular treatment has been used to make millions of faces more youthful by erasing facial wrinkles and lines. However, did you know that it can also help ease the discomfort of various medical issues, including TMJ? Read on to learn from your dentist in Studio City four common medical conditions that BOTOX injections can treat.
#1. Chronic Migraines
Chronic migraines are severe headaches that can cause nausea, as well as sensitivity to light and noise. They can be extremely debilitating and keep people from their everyday activities. Chronic migraines can last for over four hours and even occur every other day. Fortunately, BOTOX can help diminish the frequency and symptoms of migraines by being injected into your head and neck muscles every 12 weeks.
#2. Crooked Eyes
Crooked eyes (or strabismus) can occur when unbalanced muscles around the eye contract, pulling one eye in an abnormal direction. As a result of the eyes being crossed or misaligned, people may suffer from focus issues, blurred or double vision, lack of depth perception, and eye soreness. However, BOTOX can help relax the muscles that are pulling the eye sideways. For some people, the injections can even fully realign their eyes! It’s worth noting that these injections are mostly used for paralytic strabismus, not routine strabismus in children.
#3. Excessive Sweating
Do you feel like you sweat nonstop? If so, it could be caused by a medical condition called hyperhidrosis. Excessive sweating occurs when the nerves trigger the sweat glands to produce sweat unexpectedly. Fortunately, this condition can be treated with BOTOX injections into the muscles that are responsible for pumping sweat to the surface of the skin, decreasing the amount that is produced.
#4. Off-Label Uses
What exactly does “off-label” mean? Off-label use of BOTOX is when the FDA has not approved its use to treat a certain condition. These medical issues can include voice disorders, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, teeth grinding, headaches, facial tics, and more. While its safety has not yet been fully proven, it is still legal and common for doctors and dentists to use BOTOX to treat these issues. If you are interested in getting BOTOX injections to alleviate a condition, such as TMJ, you can always ask your dentist for more information about it.
BOTOX injections offer so much more than just a youthful appearance! It can treat a range of medical issues to help people lead more comfortable and happier lives. By speaking to your dentist, you can explore if BOTOX is right for you.
About the Author
Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz and his team at Supra-Gingival Dentistry are eager to help you keep your smile healthy, beautiful, and comfortable. With over 20 years of experience, he uses the most innovative and reliable materials and techniques to treat a range of oral health conditions. By treating TMJ with BOTOX injections, Dr. Ruiz can help you say goodbye to your jaw pain and discomfort. To schedule an appointment, contact him through his website or call (818) 558-4332.
