Therapeutic Injections

Alleviate jaw tension, TMJ pain, and gummy smiles with therapeutic muscle relaxation. Non-surgical dental injections for bruxism and facial aesthetics.

Beyond the Smile: Therapeutic Muscle Relaxation & TMJ Therapy

At Cornerstone Oral Surgery & Periodontics, we believe dental wellness goes beyond just teeth. We offer therapeutic injectable treatments designed to relax facial muscles, relieve chronic jaw pain, and enhance your smile’s aesthetics without surgery.

Using safe, targeted muscle relaxants (neuromodulators), we can treat the root cause of jaw tension and facial stress to improve both your comfort and your confidence.

Relief for TMJ & Jaw Pain (Bruxism)

Chronic teeth grinding (bruxism) and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders often stem from overactive jaw muscles. This constant tension can lead to headaches, damaged teeth, and severe facial pain.

Our Therapeutic Muscle Relaxation therapy targets the masseter muscles—the primary muscles used for chewing. By gently relaxing these muscles, we can:

• Reduce Grinding: Significantly decrease the intensity of teeth grinding at night.
• Alleviate Pain: Relieve soreness in the jaw, neck, and shoulders.
• Protect Your Teeth: Prevent fractures and wear caused by excessive clenching.
• Slim the Jawline: Overworked masseter muscles can become bulky; relaxing them can soften the appearance of a square jaw.

Gummy Smile Correction

Do you feel that too much gum tissue shows when you smile? This is often caused by a hyperactive upper lip muscle that pulls the lip up too high.

Rather than opting for invasive gum surgery, we offer a minimally invasive injectable solution. By placing a small amount of muscle relaxant at the base of the nose, we relax the muscle responsible for lifting the lip.

The Result: A more balanced, natural smile where the lip rests lower, reducing gum visibility instantly.

How Therapeutic Dental Injections Work

This treatment utilizes a purified protein that temporarily relaxes the specific muscles causing tension or aesthetic concern. It does not affect your ability to speak or smile naturally; it simply reduces the "force" of the muscle contraction.

• Quick Procedure: Treatments typically take less than 15 minutes.
• No Downtime: You can return to work or daily activities immediately.
• Fast Results: Patients often feel relief from jaw tension within 5–10 days, with aesthetic results visible shortly after.
• Long-Lasting: Benefits typically last 3 to 6 months, depending on the individual.

Is This Treatment Right for You?

If you wake up with headaches, suffer from a "clicking" jaw, or are unhappy with a gummy smile, our therapeutic injections may be the solution. As oral surgery and periodontal specialists, we have an intricate understanding of facial anatomy, nerves, and skeletal structures, ensuring your treatment is administered with the highest level of precision and safety.