You wake with a jaw that aches before the day has even started, a dull pressure at your temples, and a nightguard you have chewed a groove into. Your dentist has mentioned that your back teeth are flattening. Botox in Marlton, NJ is one of the few treatments that goes after the cause of that pattern, which is a muscle working far harder than it should.
Botox and fillers at Monokian Dentistry run through Monokian Aesthetics, and our AAFE-certified doctors treat patients at our office at 151 W. Greentree Rd, Suite A, in Marlton. These are clinicians who work around the muscles of the face and jaw every single day.
Tired of waking up sore? Book a Botox consultation in Marlton or call 856.983.9620.
Why a Dentist Is the Right Person to Inject It
Dentists spend their careers studying the head and neck. The masseter, the temporalis, the muscles that raise your lip when you smile, the nerves that thread between them, all of it is core training rather than a weekend addition.
Our doctors hold certification through the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, and you can read about their training on our Botox doctors page. When jaw tension is part of the picture, that background matters, because the same visit can address your bite, your grinding, and the lines that clenching has etched into your face.
Botox in Marlton, NJ: What It Treats
Jaw Tension, Clenching, and Grinding
The masseter is the strongest muscle in the body for its size. When it fires all night, you get morning soreness, worn enamel, cracked fillings, and a squared jawline. Small, targeted doses reduce how hard the muscle can contract without taking away normal chewing. Patients often notice the morning ache easing within a week or two.
Botox works alongside, not instead of, the rest of our TMJ care and a properly fitted custom nightguard. The guard protects the teeth. Botox turns down the force hitting them.
Tension Headaches and Migraines
Plenty of headaches that get blamed on stress are really muscular, generated by the temporalis and masseter pulling all day and all night. Reducing that load reduces the headaches for many patients. If the joint itself is involved too, our TMJ treatment in Marlton addresses that side of it. Results vary from person to person, and we will be honest with you about what we expect in your case.
Facial Lines and Wrinkles
Botox softens the dynamic lines that come from repeated expression: the vertical frown lines between the brows, horizontal forehead lines, and crow feet at the outer corners of the eyes. It relaxes the muscle underneath so the skin above it stops creasing in the same track.
Gummy Smiles
If your upper lip lifts high enough to show a band of gum tissue, a very small dose in the muscles that raise the lip lets it settle a few millimeters lower. It is one of the smallest treatments we do and one of the most transformative for a photograph.
Treatment Areas at a Glance
Botox is dosed by the unit, and every area needs a different amount. This table shows what we typically plan for, so you can see where your own treatment would land before you sit in the chair.
| Area treated | What it addresses | Typical units | When you notice it | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masseter, both sides | Clenching, grinding, jaw soreness, wide jawline | 40 to 60 total | 1 to 2 weeks | 4 to 6 months |
| Temporalis | Tension headaches from daytime clenching | 20 to 30 total | 1 to 2 weeks | 3 to 5 months |
| Between the brows | Vertical frown lines | 20 to 25 | 3 to 5 days | 3 to 4 months |
| Forehead | Horizontal expression lines | 10 to 20 | 3 to 5 days | 3 to 4 months |
| Outer corners of the eyes | Crow feet | 12 to 24 total | 3 to 5 days | 3 to 4 months |
| Upper lip elevators | Gummy smile | 4 to 8 | 3 to 7 days | 3 to 4 months |
Therapeutic jaw treatment uses more units than cosmetic treatment, which is why it costs more. Your exact plan comes from examining how strong your muscles actually are, not from a menu.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
- Consultation and facial assessment. We look at your muscles at rest and in motion, review your medical history, and ask what bothers you most.
- Photographs. Before images so the change is documented rather than remembered.
- Mapping. Your doctor marks injection points based on your anatomy and how you move, not on a template.
- The injections. A few minutes with a very fine needle. Most patients compare it to a quick pinch, and no anesthesia is needed.
- Aftercare instructions. Stay upright for four hours, skip strenuous exercise for the day, and do not rub the treated areas.
- Follow-up at two weeks. We check the result and refine with a few extra units if any area needs balancing.
The appointment itself usually takes 15 to 30 minutes. There is no downtime, and most patients come in on a lunch break and go back to work.
Botox and JUVEDERM Fillers
Botox and dermal filler do different jobs and are often used together. Botox relaxes a muscle so a line stops forming. JUVEDERM, the filler line we use, adds volume back where tissue has thinned, which softens folds and restores shape around the lips and cheeks.
If you are unsure which one your concern calls for, that is exactly what the consultation is for. More detail lives on our lines and wrinkles page.
Are You a Good Candidate for Botox?
Most healthy adults are. You are a strong candidate if you have dynamic lines that appear when you move, or jaw muscles that are clearly overworking, and you have realistic expectations about a treatment that lasts three to six months.
We will ask you to wait or choose something else if:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have a neuromuscular condition such as myasthenia gravis or ALS
- There is an active skin infection at the injection site
- Your concern is loose skin or lost volume rather than muscle movement, which filler or another approach addresses better
Cost of Botox in Marlton, NJ
Cost depends on your treatment plan, and we’ll walk you through it at your complimentary consult.
Botox is priced by the unit.
Cosmetic Botox is not covered by dental or medical insurance. Therapeutic treatment for jaw pain occasionally is, and we will help you submit for it when there is a reasonable case. The Monokian Membership Plan carries no waiting periods and includes savings across our services, and CareCredit is available for larger plans. No insurance? No problem. Our payment and insurance page spells it all out, and you get an exact quote before anything is injected.
Serving Marlton and South Jersey
Our Marlton office at 151 W. Greentree Rd, Suite A, sits close to Route 70, and a Botox appointment is short enough to fit into a workday. We treat patients from:
- Marlton
- Evesham Township
- Mount Laurel
- Medford
- Voorhees
- Cherry Hill
Monokian Aesthetics also treats patients at our Haddonfield office at 300 N. Haddon Avenue, with the same AAFE-certified doctors and the same pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Botox cost in Marlton, NJ?
Cost depends on your treatment plan, and we’ll walk you through it at your complimentary consult. You get an exact quote before treatment.
Can Botox really help my jaw pain and grinding?
Yes, for many patients. Reducing how forcefully the masseter can contract eases morning soreness and takes destructive load off your teeth. It does not cure a joint problem or replace a nightguard, and we use it as part of a broader plan rather than on its own.
How soon will I see results, and how long do they last?
Cosmetic areas begin softening in three to five days and reach full effect around two weeks. Jaw muscles take one to two weeks. Cosmetic results last three to four months, and masseter treatment often holds four to six months because the dose is larger.
Will I look frozen?
Not if the dosing is right. The goal is softening the lines while you keep your expressions. Conservative dosing at the first visit, then adding a few units at the two-week check, is how we avoid overtreating. It is far easier to add than to wait out too much.
Does it hurt, and is there downtime?
The needle is very fine and each injection takes a second or two. Most patients describe a brief pinch. There is no downtime. Small red bumps settle within an hour, and occasional bruising can be covered with makeup.
Do I still need my nightguard if I get Botox?
Yes. Botox lowers the force, but your teeth still contact each other at night. The guard is the physical barrier that protects enamel and restorations. The two work best as a pair.
What is the difference between Botox and JUVEDERM?
Botox relaxes a muscle so a line stops being creased into the skin, which suits frown lines, forehead lines, and crow feet. JUVEDERM is a gel filler that restores lost volume, which suits thinning lips, deeper folds, and flattened cheeks. Many patients use both.
Schedule Your Botox Consultation in Marlton, NJ
Whether you came here about a sore jaw or about the line between your brows, the first step is the same: a conversation with a doctor who knows the anatomy underneath.
- Book online. Request your Botox consultation in Marlton through our booking form.
- Prefer to talk it through? Call our Marlton office at 856.983.9620, or reach our new patient team at 856.336.5086.
We treat our patients like family, and that includes telling you when you need fewer units than you expected. Welcome home to Monokian Dentistry.