Botox

Botox is a biocompatible chemical agent widely used for cosmetic procedures. It is a muscle relaxant that is introduced into the skin through an injection. While botox is used in medicine to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles on the skin, dentists use botox to treat oral conditions such as TMJ disorder, headaches, malocclusion, Bruxism, muscle stiffness, etc.

How does Botox work?

Botox is primarily a muscle relaxant. When injected into the skin, the molecules of the chemical attach themselves to the nerve endings and prevent the sensory signals from being transmitted. This reduces muscle contractions, and their stiffness will be reduced. However, the effect of the drug will wear off gradually, and the muscle stiffness will resume after a few months. Patients will require another injection when the symptoms come back.