Botox®
Jaw joint symptoms with Botox®
Medical treatment for TMJ-related muscle overload at Dr. Hesham Haddad’s private practice in Bonn
At a glance
Uses
TMJ complaints, CMD muscle tension, masseter hypertonicity
Duration
20–30 minutes
Anaesthesia
Cooling or topical numbing if needed
Aftercare
Stay upright 4 hours; avoid chewing very hard foods as directed; no sauna or direct sun 48 hours
Back to routine
Same day
Effect
First relief often 7–14 days; continues to build over weeks
Cost
from €350
How muscle tension affects the jaw
Pain and clicking often involve tight chewing muscles and joint overload. Botox® relaxes overactive masseter or temporalis muscle areas to reduce strain on the joint and surrounding tissues.
What we do
After examination, we inject therapeutically into the muscles contributing to your symptoms. Relief can start within 1–2 weeks and continue to improve over several weeks.
Benefits
Can reduce pain and improve daily comfort while other therapies (splint, physiotherapy) continue as recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Jaw joint treatment
Is this instead of a splint?
Not necessarily—many patients combine approaches. We tailor care to your diagnosis.
How long does relief last?
Often 6–12 months depending on muscle response; repeat when appropriate.
Need an evaluation?
Book a consultation. We take symptoms, exam findings, and history seriously before recommending Botox®.