Winnetka dentist Michael Czarkowski is using Botox, a trademarked purified botulin neurotoxin, to treat his dental patients with chronic pain linked to issues like teeth grinding and clenching.

BOTOX® is the name for a drug derived from a purified form of botulinum toxin, a protein from the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. This bacteria is associated with some cases of food poisoning. However ...

Before I’d ever heard the term TMJ, I used to refer to my “crunchy jaw” when discussing my stress levels with friends and family. The tension in my jaw, the headaches, the clicking sounds and teeth ...

While mild bruxism is usually harmless, frequent or forceful grinding can lead to tooth damage, jaw pain, headaches, and can ...

At a recent teeth cleaning appointment, I mentioned experiencing pain in my jaw—an annoying cracking or popping sensation—from clenching and teeth grinding. “Do you want us to inject Botox into your ...