Trigger Point Injections
Relieve Pain with Trigger Point Injections
What Are Trigger Point Injections?
We may use Trigger Point Injections as a form of therapy to treat painful areas of muscle that contain “trigger points”, or knots of muscle that form when muscles do not “relax”.
How Do We Decide to Use Trigger Point Injections?
Based on a detailed history that is collected prior to the appointment and after a detailed discussion with one of the members of her TMJ care team, Dr. David will consider this input as she evaluates each patient’s symptoms and perform a physical examination to identify the location of the trigger points and assess the severity of the TMJ dysfunction.
How Are Trigger Point Injections Performed?
The procedure for performing trigger point injections for TMJ dysfunction typically involves the following steps:
- One the trigger point is identified, the area to be injected is cleaned and sterilized, and the patient may be given a local topical anesthetic to numb the skin and reduce discomfort during the procedure.
- For the actual treatment, we inject a local anesthetic, often combined with a corticosteroid or other medication, directly into the trigger points located in the muscles surrounding the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Benefits of Trigger Point Injections
Pain Relief
Improved Range of Motion
By reducing muscle tension and pain, trigger point injections can help in improving our patient’s jaw mobility and its function.
Minimally Invasive
Reduced Inflammation
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We understand that chronic pain can significantly impact your daily life, which is why we take a personalized approach to every patient. From your initial consultation to post-treatment care, our team is dedicated to ensuring your experience is both comfortable and effective. Whether you’re seeking relief from headaches, TMJ-related pain, or general muscle tension, our trigger point injections are part of a comprehensive plan to improve your overall well-being and restore your quality of life. Trust us to provide the compassionate care and lasting results you deserve.
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Brittany D.
5.0 ★★★★★
Beautiful experience. My third child, was my first with ties. Dr. Kaplan took his time showing me images of my sons ties and explaining them to me so I understood them more. He also made the atmosphere very comfortable! We had all 3 ties released (tongue, lip, and cheek) done in about 10 minutes. Dr. Kaplan checked in with me about 5 minutes after the procedure and explained everything to me about follow up appointments with lactation and chiro and how to massage my babies mouth post-op. Highly recommend for infant tie issues!
Marissa T.
5.0 ★★★★★
Dr. David is by far one of the most compassionate dentists I have ever met. Dr. David and her team have a thirst for knowledge and are constantly furthering their education. I would highly recommend the TMJ & Sleep Centre of New England if you have any TMJ/Sleep needs.
Tara R.
5.0 ★★★★★
I have only been for initial exam and consultation, so this review is for that. I love the office. They have great technology and a nice ambiance if you can believe it. Pretty rare to find a dentist with nice views but I had beautiful trees to look at outside the window while I sat in the chair. The tech and dentist were so caring and really listened to me and took their time to make me feel at ease. I have had some less than savory and even traumatic experiences at other dentists , I can say that I feel very comfortable and trusting with Dr David. I think she is a brilliant doctor who really cares about people and looks at the whole picture , not just your teeth. I’m happy I found her and ready to start my treatment plan. This is by far not the cheapest dentist but I only have one set of teeth, so trusting myself to the best.