The temporomandibular joints, or TMJ, connect the jaw to the skull and allow it to move around during speech and the chewing process. If these joints become misaligned, they can cause a variety of issues such as teeth grinding, difficulty chewing or speaking, popping or clicking when moving the jaw, or chronic pain such as backaches, headaches, and neckaches. Here’s how BOTOX injections work as well as how they may be able to address these issues.
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