Botox® Treatments
Botox is about more than aesthetics. It’s about feeling and functioning better, too.
At Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery, our board-certified doctors use Botox for both therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. So whether your goal is relief from chronic pain, a refreshed appearance, or both, you can trust our specialists to help you look and feel like yourself again.
Botox for Orofacial Pain & Headaches
Many people are surprised to learn that Botox isn’t just cosmetic.
When administered by our orofacial pain specialists and oral surgeons, Botox helps relax overworked facial and jaw muscles that contribute to TMJ disorders, chronic headaches, and muscle tension.
These targeted injections ease strain on the joints, reduce clenching forces, and can decrease the frequency and intensity of migraines, all while leaving your natural facial movement unaffected.
You can trust our experienced team of specialists to provide safe, precise, and effective Botox results.
Conditions Botox Can Help Treat
From stubborn TMJ problems and nighttime grinding to migraines that just won’t quit, Botox can help calm these muscles and reduce the pain they cause. Here are some of the common issues we use Botox to treat:
Muscle-Related Jaw & Facial Problems
- Chronic jaw tension or tightness that doesn’t improve with splints or therapy
- TMJ pain that worsens when chewing, talking, or yawning
- Clicking, popping, or locking of the jaw caused by muscle overactivity
- Limited ability to open the mouth due to painful, tight jaw muscles
- Pain that feels like a toothache but actually comes from tight facial muscles (trigger points)
- Persistent facial muscle spasms that won’t relax on their own
- Jaw soreness from teeth grinding and clenching (bruxism)
Headache & Migraine Symptoms
- Frequent tension-type headaches that stem from muscle strain
- Headaches that start at the temples or jaw from nighttime grinding
- Chronic migraines, especially after trying other medications
- Headaches that spread from the jaw and temple area to the back of the head or neck
- Migraine-associated symptoms such as light sensitivity, nausea, and fatigue
Nerve-Related & Neuropathic Pain
- Burning or shooting pain in the face or jaw after dental procedures or trauma
- Pain that lingers after shingles (post-herpetic neuralgia)
- Trigeminal neuralgia symptoms where nerve irritation amplifies pain signals
Botox for Pain Relief
Botox is one of several therapeutic treatments our board-certified orofacial pain specialists and oral surgeons use to manage facial pain, TMJ disorders, bruxism, and chronic headaches.
Your comprehensive care plan may include home therapies, custom appliances, medications, and in some cases, targeted Botox injections to help break the pain cycle so you can move, talk, and live without tension and discomfort.
Precision Matters: Why Choose a Specialist for Botox
When it comes to your face, training and precision matter.
Our board-certified pain specialists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons spend their careers studying the complex anatomy of the face, jaw, and nerves. This expertise ensures your Botox injections are safe, accurate, and balanced for both function and aesthetics.
Expert Botox Care, Close to Home
Whether your goal is to stop the pain or to freshen your appearance without surgery, you can benefit from a specialist’s ability to blend medical and aesthetic expertise for natural, confident results.
We offer Botox treatments at many of our comfortable and convenient community-based surgical centers across the Carolinas, making it easy to access expert care close to home.
Meet Our Botox Specialists
Our oral surgeons and orofacial pain specialists are expertly trained in facial anatomy and highly qualified to administer Botox treatments that relieve tension, restore facial symmetry, and help patients feel more comfortable and confident.
