Botox is a non-surgical, safe, and precise treatment that helps fight many dental-related problems and discomforts. It is very popular among patients suffering from Bruxism, TMJ, High lip lines, and other issues because it provides a faster, minimally invasive solution and a more immediate form of treatment than other procedures.
The Botox procedures that we offer in Snowtree Dental use Botox to help relieve pain, making patients feel more comfortable and improve their life quality.
Bruxism may cause various uncomfortable symptoms, including tooth, jaw, and even ear pain, trouble sleeping, or intense headaches due to continual teeth grinding. Botox injections help to relax the jaw muscles and reduce hyperactivity of the jaw and teeth grinding.
Patients dealing with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder can also benefit from Botox injections. TMJ disorders can cause severe pain and discomfort when chewing, talking, as well as other movements of the jaw. Botox helps relax these muscles, providing quick and efficient pain relief.
Botox can also be used for high lip lines or “gummy smiles,” helping relax lip muscles and achieve a lower, pleasing smile line.
It’s common to feel jaw and facial soreness when you first wear new dentures as your muscles adjust. At Snow Tree Dental, our Botox dentistry in Houston relaxes overactive jaw muscles to reduce clenching, pressure on the denture, and TMJ discomfort while we fine-tune the fit. Treatment takes 15–30 minutes; relief typically appears in 3–7 days and lasts 3–4 months.
Note: We always check and adjust the denture first—Botox is an adjunct, not a replacement for proper fit.
