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Shervin Naderi, MD, FACS

Chevy Chase, MD

301-222-2020

Herndon, VA

703-481-0002
Questions & Answers / I have heard that treatment resistant TMD resultant from chronic bruxing

I have heard that treatment resistant TMD resultant from chronic bruxing in Virginia

Hi,

I have heard that treatment resistant TMD resultant from chronic bruxing can be treated with botox injections into the masseter muscle. I am currently looking for a doctor who has experience with this form of treatment. I noticed that your site mentions that botox can be used for headaches and so I was wondering if the TMD treatment option would also available.

Thanks,

Marie

Answer:

Hi Marie,

You are correct. Botox has been shown to help with patients who get head aches or TMJ problems (TMD) as a result of dental grinding. It usually takes higher doses than that used for cosmetic reasons in the forehead as the Masseter muscle is a large thick muscle. I have injected many patients’ Masseters for cosmetic and functional reasons. Some Asian patients get Botox injections to this area to reduce the width of the jaw and gain a more balanced look. If you would like to try this treatment, please call the office for an appointment at your convenience.

The Naderi Center is committed to the ideals of “expertise, ethics and exquisite patient care.” Dr. Shervin Naderi sees himself as a physician before anything else. He does not condone the “sales driven” model of practicing plastic surgery on his patients. He is there to educate his patients first and foremost about all of their possible surgical options, regardless if those options are found in the hands of other doctors.

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