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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. 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 ...

5. 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]

6. Oromandibular dystonia - Wikipedia

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   Oromandibular dystonia is characterized by involuntary spasms of the tongue, jaw, and mouth muscles that result in bruxism, or grinding of the teeth, and jaw closure. These conditions frequently lead to secondary dental wear as well as temporomandibular joint syndrome. In addition, problems with chewing, speaking, and swallowing may result from ...

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

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   Instant Botox effects—minus the injections. ... Although it's particularly beneficial for anyone suffering from TMJ disorders, bruxism (teeth grinding) and poor lymphatic drainage, it's also ...