If your jaw is sore or you catch yourself clenching, you may be wondering whether an injection could help.
Whether an injection could help your jaw
It is a fair question to take to a provider, though nobody can promise it will work for you. A licensed professional who examines your jaw can look for the cause and say whether an injection belongs in your plan.
Noticing what your jaw is doing
An injection may not be the right first step for you, so start with what is happening.
Notes to bring to a first visit:
- When do you clench, and do you notice it during the day or at night?
- Where does it hurt, and does chewing make it worse?
- What have you tried already, and what did it cost?
- Which other professionals, such as a dentist, have looked at it?
Ask the provider what else could be tried first, and what the plan would cost across a year, not just for one visit. Lean toward a plan that is easy to pause.
Reading about the injection itself
Ask for a clear explanation of what would be treated, how the injections would feel and what to watch for afterward. You are allowed to leave without booking.
For gentle background, a dermatologic surgery society has a page on neuromodulator injectables, and an aesthetic plastic surgery society published a news article on what happens when you get Botox. Ask your provider what applies to your case.
Letting a professional look at the cause
Whether treatment is right for your jaw should be decided by a licensed professional after an in-person exam.