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Yonsei Weshe Dental Clinic · 서울 강서구 마곡 연세위시치과 · August 18, 2026
If your jaw feels stiff and you find yourself constantly tensing it, Why We Talk About Botox for the Jaw Joint Discomfort in the jaw joint does not always mean that the cause lies...
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Clinic: Yonsei Weshe Dental Clinic
Original post date: August 18, 2026
Translated at: August 19, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.
If your jaw feels stiff and you find yourself constantly tensing it,
Discomfort in the jaw joint does not always mean that the cause lies solely in the joint itself.
This is because repeatedly and forcefully using the muscles that move the jaw—such as when clenching your teeth or grinding them—can cause tension in the surrounding muscles, which may contribute to discomfort.
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I am Yeo Sang-ho, director of Yonsei Wish Dental Clinic, where we add natural beauty to healthy teeth.
“My jaw keeps feeling stiff.”
“When I wake up, my jaw feels tired, as if I had been clenching it tightly while asleep.”
At Yonsei Wish Dental Clinic, we also examine these aspects and, when necessary, use Botox treatment as one possible treatment approach to reduce excessive tension in the jaw muscles.
When people hear the word Botox, many first think of facial contours.
However, when dentists consider Botox in connection with the jaw joint, the approach may be somewhat different.
Several muscles around the jaw move when we chew food or clench our teeth.
If some of these muscles become tense beyond what is necessary or are used repeatedly, the area around the jaw can become fatigued easily.
Therefore, the important thing is not simply to look at the shape of the jaw and administer an injection, but first to examine where the discomfort you are experiencing begins.
There is no single answer that applies equally to everyone.
Discomfort in the jaw joint can be associated with various factors, including problems with the joint itself, tension in the surrounding muscles, teeth grinding, and teeth clenching.
Botox is also not a treatment that is applied in the same way to every jaw-joint problem.
We do not decide on Botox immediately simply because someone says, “My jaw hurts.”
It is important to first assess the current condition, including where the discomfort is located, what happens when the mouth is opened and closed, and the level of tension in the muscles around the jaw.
In particular, when we determine that excessive use of the chewing muscles is related to the discomfort,
we may consider using Botox to help relieve excessive muscle tension.
What we consider important is not “having Botox” itself, but determining whether this treatment is necessary for the individual patient at this time.
The jaw does not move independently of the teeth.
The teeth come together, the muscles move, and the jaw joint moves with them to create a single function.
Therefore, when examining the jaw joint and chewing muscles, it is important to consider the condition of the mouth and the movement of the jaw together.
This is also why Yonsei Wish Dental Clinic administers Botox for the jaw joint.
Rather than looking only at the shape of the face, we consider the teeth and bite, the movement of the jaw, and the muscles together when determining what treatment may be necessary.
We believe this is an aspect that should not be overlooked when dentists treat jaw-joint conditions.
Q. If my jaw hurts, should I get Botox?
Because the causes of jaw-joint discomfort vary, you should first have your current condition assessed. In particular, when excessive muscle tension or use is involved, Botox may be considered as one treatment option, and the appropriate treatment approach may vary depending on the individual’s condition.
Q. Is Botox for the jaw joint different from cosmetic Botox?
Even when the same product is used, the purpose for considering treatment and the clinical process may differ. In jaw-joint care, rather than focusing simply on reducing the facial contour, it is important to assess the movement of the jaw, the condition of the chewing muscles, and the discomfort experienced by the patient before determining whether treatment is necessary.
When your jaw feels uncomfortable, I believe what is needed is not to choose one particular treatment unconditionally, but to first properly examine why you are experiencing discomfort.
I was Yeo Sang-ho, director of Yonsei Wish Dental Clinic, where we add beauty to healthy teeth.
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