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2. Why You Might Want to Think Twice About Botox in Your Jaw - AOL

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   At a recent teeth cleaning appointment, I mentioned experiencing pain in my jaw—an annoying cracking or popping sensation—from clenching and teeth grinding. “Do you want us to inject Botox ...

3. Botox complications are rare. But what happens when an ... - AOL

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   Botox is a neuromodulator injection that's known for its ability to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles when injected into the facial muscles, says Dr. Nayoung Lee, an assistant ...

4. Botulinum toxin - Wikipedia

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   Botulinum toxin, or botulinum neurotoxin (commonly called botox), is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and related species. [24] It prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon endings at the neuromuscular junction, thus causing flaccid paralysis. [25]

5. Jaw reduction - Wikipedia

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   Behaviors such as repeated gum chewing, teeth clenching, or bruxism can contribute to enlargement of the muscle. A convenient method to treat an enlarged muscle is through the use of botox injections. Botox is injected into the muscle, weakening it so it slowly becomes smaller through atrophy over several months. There is no down-time and ...

6. 'I Tried a Buccal Massage To See What the Hype Was ... - AOL

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   Instant Botox effects—minus the injections. ... bruxism (teeth grinding) and poor lymphatic drainage, it's also popular for reduced puffiness and improved elasticity—two things I wanted to ...

7. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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   Platelet-rich fibrin injection, alone or associated with arthrocentesis, can be considered a very suitable. [75] Botulinum toxin solution ("Botox") is sometimes used to treat TMD. [76] Injection of botox into the lateral pterygoid muscle has been investigated in multiple randomized control trials, and there is evidence that it is of benefit in ...