Botox for TMJ in El Paso —
Relief from Jaw Pain & Clenching

At Solas Health & Wellness, Botox is $10 per unit at 20 or more units. TMJ treatment usually targets the masseter muscles (and sometimes the temporalis), using about 40–60 units total — so most patients pay roughly $400–$600 per session. Your exact dose and price are confirmed by Celeste at your consultation, based on how strong your jaw muscles are and where your pain is coming from.

No. Solas Health & Wellness is a self-pay clinic — we don't bill insurance, and Botox for TMJ is an off-label use that insurers generally don't cover. Your treatment is straightforward self-pay, with transparent pricing so you always know the exact cost before any injections. If you'd prefer a non-injection route, ask us about Solas Physical Therapy — our affiliated practice that also treats TMJ (more below).

Much of TMJ (TMD) discomfort comes from overactive jaw muscles — mainly the masseter — that clench and grind, straining the joint and triggering pain and headaches. Botox relaxes those muscles so they can't clench as forcefully. With less constant tension, many patients get significant relief from jaw soreness, clenching, and tension headaches. It treats the muscle-driven symptoms; it isn't a surgical fix for structural problems inside the joint itself.

Typically about 40–60 units total, most of it placed in the masseter muscles on each side, and sometimes the temporalis muscle at the temples if that's contributing to your headaches. Stronger clenchers usually need more. Celeste examines your jaw and tailors the dose to your symptoms.

Relief typically lasts about 3–4 months. Many patients schedule maintenance treatments a few times a year, and some find that after several rounds — as the over-worked muscles calm down — they can space treatments further apart.

Most patients start noticing reduced clenching and jaw tension within about 1–2 weeks, with the fullest effect by around 2–4 weeks. Headache and soreness relief usually follows as the muscles relax.

Botox has an excellent safety record and is well tolerated for TMJ treatment. At Solas it's administered by Celeste Cisneros, FNP-BC — a board-certified nurse practitioner who reviews your full health history first. The most common side effects are temporary and mild: brief injection-site tenderness and, for some patients, a feeling of chewing fatigue for the first week or two. Precise placement by an experienced injector keeps results even and comfortable.

Botox isn't a cure — it's a highly effective way to manage the muscle-driven part of TMJ: clenching, grinding, jaw tension, and the headaches they cause. For many patients that relief is substantial. If your symptoms come from a structural joint problem, we'll be honest about that and can point you toward the right additional care.

They work in different ways and are often used together. A nightguard protects your teeth from the force of grinding but doesn't reduce the clenching itself. Botox reduces how hard the muscles can clench in the first place — addressing the pain and headaches at the source. Many patients use both for the best result.