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Monday, September 27, 2010
Glee Star’s BOTOX® for TMJ
One of Glee's newest cast members, Filipina singing sensation Charice has addressed reports that she underwent BOTOX® treatment for cosmetic reasons before her debut on the hit Fox TV show. Charice is just 18 years old, which has drawn criticism saying she is too young for anti-aging cosmetic treatment. The singer seemed to mention getting BOTOX® to "look fresh" for her Glee debut in interview footage posted on the web.
Since then, however, Charice's representative has disputed the claim that the singer's BOTOX® treatment was for cosmetic purposes. Instead, says the spokeswoman, Charice actually got BOTOX® to treat a "jaw problem similar to TMJ."
TMJ or TMD is a dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the jaw (mandible) to the skull (cranium). Misaligned teeth and strained muscles can cause TMJ symptoms, including migraine headaches. In addition, cosmetic dentists often recommend TMJ treatment because it can lead to an aesthetic improvement in the face, making its shape seem longer and less round.
Whether her BOTOX® treatment was for cosmetic reasons or not, Charice has brought extra attention to the innovative use of BOTOX® in TMJ treatment. Neuromuscular dentists use a variety of strategies to treat TMJ symptoms and have recently added BOTOX® injections to their arsenal. While BOTOX® may not be appropriate for all cases of TMJ or TMD, patients who cannot tolerate or whose symptoms do not respond to traditional neuromuscular therapies for TMJ treatment may find that BOTOX® can provide the relief they need.
To find out more about BOTOX® for TMJ treatment, please contact us to find a neuromuscular dentist in your area or access our dentist directory by clicking on the map below.
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