San Antonio dentist for TMJ pain & Botox therapy

Symptoms of TMJ Pain and Jaw Pain

Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect your jaw to your skull. When these joints are overworked due to stress, clenching, grinding, or bite imbalances, you can experience:

• Jaw pain or stiffness

• Tension or migraine-like headaches

• Clicking or popping sounds

• Earaches or facial pain

• Difficulty chewing or opening your mouth fully

These symptoms can come and go — or become constant over time. Our team evaluates your bite, muscles, and jaw function to determine the best treatment for your TMJ pain.

How Botox can help TMJ Pain

Botox is a highly effective treatment for TMJ pain because it relaxes the overactive muscles that cause clenching, grinding, and tension. When those muscles soften, the jaw is able to function without strain.

Most patients experience improvements in:

• Daily jaw tension

• Morning headaches

• Clenching and grinding

• Pain when chewing

• Facial and temple soreness

Botox treatment is quick, minimally invasive, and results typically last 3–4 months. Many patients feel relief in as little as 3–7 days.

TMJ-Related Ear Pain and Discomfort

Ear pain is one of the most common — and confusing — TMJ symptoms. Because the TMJ sits directly beside the ear canal, inflammation in the joint can feel like ear pressure, ringing, or sharp pain.

If you've seen an ENT and everything looks normal, your discomfort may actually be TMJ-related. Treating the TMJ often reduces or eliminates ear pain completely.

is Botox Right for You?

Botox therapy is ideal for patients who:

• Suffer from TMJ pain or muscle tension

• Clench or grind their teeth, especially at night

• Experience tension headaches

• Want a non-surgical, drug-free solution

Dr. Gutierrez will evaluate your symptoms and goals to determine if Botox is the right fit for your care plan.

Added Benefits of botox for tmj

In some cases, patients notice a slimmer jawline, reduction in facial fullness, and reduced wrinkles over time due to muscle relaxation—an added cosmetic perk to a highly therapeutic service.

Our TMJ Treatment Approach at Inwood Family Dental

You deserve care that goes beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. At Inwood Family Dental, we combine advanced training, a gentle touch, and a genuine commitment to your comfort. We’re proud to offer TMJ Botox therapy as part of our whole-patient philosophy—helping you feel better, not just look better.