Therapeutic Botox
If persistent headaches, jaw tension, or chronic migraines have been holding you back, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep suffering. At Elite Smiles, Dr. Ravin offers Therapeutic Botox as a compassionate, clinically proven approach to lasting pain relief.
What is therapeutic botox?
You may know Botox from its cosmetic uses — but its therapeutic applications are quietly transforming the lives of people who live with chronic pain. Botox is an FDA-approved protein complex that works by temporarily relaxing the overactive muscles and nerves that trigger migraines, jaw clenching, neck tension, and facial pain.
At Elite Smiles, Dr. Ravin’s deep expertise in orofacial anatomy — the muscles, nerves, and joints of the head, face, and jaw — makes him exceptionally well-positioned to deliver therapeutic Botox with precision and care.
The injections only take a few minutes, and the results can last for several months.
CHRONIC MIGRAINES
Chronic migraines are defined as 15 or more headache days per month, they are exhausting and often resistant to oral medications. The FDA approved Botox for chronic migraine prevention in 2010, and studies show it can reduce migraine days by nearly half. Dr. Ravin administers injections across key trigger points in the forehead, temples, neck, and scalp.
TMJ Disorder (tmd)
The temporomandibular joint connects your jaw to your skull, and when it’s inflamed or overworked, it can cause clicking, locking, pain, and headaches. Botox relaxes the masseter and pterygoid muscles responsible for jaw tension and overuse, providing lasting relief without surgery.
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Bruxism is a medical term that describes the act grinding or clenching your teeth, often during sleep. Chronic teeth grnding puts enormous stress on your jaw muscles, teeth, and joints. Teeth grinding can also misalign the temporomandibular joint and lead to TMD. Therapeutic Botox weakens the masseter muscle just enough to stop involuntary clenching while preserving normal chewing function, protecting your smile and easing jaw soreness. Results typically last for four to six months.
Jaw & Facial pain
Chronic facial pain can stem from overactive chewing muscles, nerve hypersensitivity, or myofascial pain syndrome. Therapeutic Botox provides targeted muscle relaxation that alleviates aching, soreness, and sensitivity throughout the jaw, cheeks, and temples.
Schedule an Appointment Today!
We know that trying a new treatment can feel daunting. That’s why we’ve designed every step of your therapeutic Botox experience to be as clear, comfortable, and stress-free as possible.
Consultation
Dr. Ravin takes time to understand your symptoms, medical history, and goals. Together you'll create a personalized treatment plan.
Mapping Injection Sites
Using his expert knowledge of facial anatomy, Dr. Ravin identifies the precise trigger point locations to target your specific type of pain.
The Treatment
Small injections are placed with a fine needle. Most patients report only mild, brief discomfort. The full session typically takes about 20–30 minutes.
Recovery & Results
There's no downtime — you can return to your day immediately. Relief typically begins within 7–14 days and lasts 3–4 months.
Your Questions, Answered.
We know you may have questions before trying therapeutic Botox for the first time. Here are answers to what we hear most often.
