Xeomin® & Botox® for TMJ and Muscle-Related Jaw Pain

Not every patient with jaw pain is a candidate for Xeomin® or Botox® injections. At our practice, these medications are never recommended as a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, they are considered only after a comprehensive evaluation by Dr. Sainsbury, a board-certified orofacial pain specialist, to determine whether muscle overactivity is contributing to your symptoms.

During your examination, we evaluate the muscles of the jaw, face, head, and neck, assess your jaw joints (TMJs), review your medical history, and identify the underlying source of your pain. If your symptoms are primarily related to muscle tension, clenching, grinding, or myofascial pain, Xeomin® or Botox® may be recommended as part of a personalized treatment plan. For many patients, these injections can help reduce muscle hyperactivity, decrease pain, improve jaw function, and lessen the frequency of tension-related headaches.

​​​​​​​Because every patient is different, injections are often combined with other therapies—such as oral appliance therapy, physical rehabilitation, laser therapy, or other evidence-based treatments—to address the underlying cause of your condition rather than simply masking symptoms. Our goal is to provide the right treatment for the right diagnosis, helping you achieve long-term relief and improved quality of life.