Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) injections harness your body’s natural healing ability. After a simple blood draw, your blood is spun in a centrifuge to separate platelets, growth factors, and white blood cells into a fibrin-rich solution. This concentrate is injected into the affected area to reduce inflammation, stimulate repair, and encourage regeneration of damaged tissues. PRF is entirely natural, safe, and effective for TMJ pain, offering a long-term healing approach rather than just masking symptoms. Patients often notice gradual but lasting improvements in both pain and function.

Botox® injections can temporarily relax overactive jaw muscles that contribute to pain, clenching, and tension headaches. By calming these muscles, Botox® provides relief from symptoms and helps protect against further strain on the joints. Results typically last several months before a repeat treatment is needed. It’s important to note that Botox® addresses muscle-related symptoms but does not correct underlying joint misalignment, so we often use it as part of a broader treatment plan. Patients who benefit from Botox® often report less tension, fewer headaches, and improved comfort during daily activities.

In cases where the joint capsule itself is inflamed or movement is restricted, a local anesthetic can be injected directly into the temporomandibular joint. Once the joint is numbed, Dr. Patel gently manipulates the jaw to restore motion and reduce locking. This combination often provides rapid relief from acute symptoms while allowing the joint to move more freely. It is typically reserved for specific situations where conservative methods haven’t been enough. Follow-up therapies—such as appliances or supportive treatments—are always used alongside this procedure to help maintain improvements.

Trigger point injections target painful “knots” within facial, neck, or jaw muscles that perpetuate tension and referred pain. By releasing these trigger points, blood flow improves and muscle spasms subside, reducing pain both locally and in surrounding areas. Treatments are quick, performed in-office, and often provide noticeable relief shortly after the injection. When combined with therapies like oral appliances or home exercises, trigger point injections help reset muscle function and prevent recurring pain. They are a valuable tool for patients whose symptoms stem largely from chronic muscle tightness.