Can Botox Really Help With Chronic Headaches?

Headaches that start at your temples or settle into your cheeks aren’t just “in your head.” They often begin in the muscles you use every day to chew, clench, and grind. We invited Dr. Stephen Blank to walk us through a clear, practical path to relief using targeted Botox—not as a cosmetic fix, but as a precise tool to quiet overworked muscles and cut down chronic pain.

We break down how Botox works at the neuromuscular junction to reduce contraction strength without numbing sensation, why palpation and mapping matter, and which symptoms point to muscle-driven headaches. You’ll hear the step-by-step process Dr. Blank uses to evaluate candidates, from health history and TMJ checks to marking exact injection points across the temporalis and masseter. We also set real expectations: early change in a few days, full effect at two weeks, and about three months of relief, with smart dose adjustments at follow-up to lock in what works.

If you’ve tried medications with limited success, or if a bite guard protects your teeth but doesn’t fully stop clenching, this conversation lays out a combined strategy. We discuss risks and how precise anatomy prevents issues like brow droop, why consistent records help replicate great results, and how long-term deconditioning can even slim a bulky jaw from years of grinding. By keeping treatment localized and data-driven, you can preserve normal chewing and expression while turning down the pain that hijacks your day.

Ready to rethink your headache plan and explore dentist-delivered Botox as a focused, muscle-first solution? Listen now, then subscribe, share with a friend who grinds, and leave a review with your top question for Dr. Blank. Your feedback helps us bring more practical relief to more people.

To learn more about Dr. Stephen Blank visit:
https://www.PSLdentist.com
Dr. Stephen Blank, DDS
184 NW Central Park Plaza
Port St. Lucie, FL, 34986
772-878-7348