Jaw & TMJ Botox in Bel Air, Maryland
Release the tension.
Refine the jawline.Jaw & TMJ Botox in Bel Air, MD
Jaw and TMJ Botox in Bel Air, MD, with every injection done by Dr. Tessa, DDS.
Less clenching. Less tension. A softer, slimmer-looking jawline.
Every treatment by Dr. Tessa herself. Never handed off.
Dr. Tessa, DDS · Since 2010 · Every injection by Dr. T · 4.9 ★ from 150+ Google reviews
- Free consultation, 30 minutes
- Complimentary two-week touch-up if needed
- 4.9 stars from 150+ Google reviews
- 2026 Best of Harford Nominee (Baltimore Sun)
The masseter
Two reasons.
One muscle.
The masseter is the strong chewing muscle at the angle of your jaw. When it works overtime, you can feel it, and you can often see it.
Comfort
Ease the tension
For clenching, grinding and jaw tension. Botox may help relax an overactive masseter, so your jaw can finally let go.
Contour
Soften the jawline
Relaxing a strong masseter can soften a square jaw over the following weeks, for a slimmer-looking lower face.
Feel lighter. Look softer.
Why a DDS for the jaw
The jaw is
where she trained.
Dr. Tessa is a doctor of dental surgery. Her training is in the anatomy of the jaw, the bite and the muscles of chewing, plus more than 15 years in facial aesthetics.
Here’s what most people don’t know: the masseter is only one of three muscles that close the jaw, clench and grind. Treat the masseter alone and forget the other two, and you can spend a lot on Botox and still not feel better.
One
Masseter
The powerful muscle at the angle of the jaw. The one everyone knows.
Two
Temporalis
The fan-shaped muscle at the temple, which works with the masseter every time you clench.
Three
Medial pterygoid
Deep inside the jaw and very hard to reach. Dr. Tessa can treat it from inside or outside the mouth, when it’s needed.
Myofascial pain
When the pain isn’t where the problem is.
Overworked muscles of the head, neck and face can develop tight trigger points that send pain somewhere else entirely. It’s called myofascial pain, and it’s easy to miss.
The earache that isn’t an earache. Ear pain, but your ears check out fine? It may not be your ear at all. Pain like that can come from the medial pterygoid, the jaw muscle that’s so often missed.
The toothache that isn’t a toothache. Sore muscles of the head, neck and face can cause tooth pain, even when the teeth themselves are healthy.
That connection is where Dr. Tessa’s fascination with Botox began, in dentistry, more than 15 years ago. It’s what made her the master injector she is today: someone who looks past where it hurts to find where it starts.
For acute pain, Dr. Tessa treats the masseter and the temporalis first, then the medial pterygoid if needed. Three muscles, one plan, from a doctor who trained in the jaw.
Find where it starts. Then treat it.
Therapeutic Botox
Botox for more
than wrinkles.
For some patients, Botox isn’t about appearance at all. When overactive muscles are behind jaw pain, clenching, grinding or tension in the face, neck and shoulders, it may be part of the answer.
Depending on the patient, treatment may include the:
Masseters · Jaw · Neck · Trapezius · Shoulders · Occiput
Same anatomy. Same precision. A different goal.
“I had spent three years suffering from constant pain in my head, face, jaw and neck. I had already tried chiropractic, physical therapy, massage, steroids, muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory medication, and nothing had helped.
Dr. Tessa started treating me with Botox, dry needling and massage, and I felt significant relief right away. My episodes of pain have now diminished almost completely.
She is deeply knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely concerned for me. I cannot imagine what I would be doing today without her help.”
A master injector
Trusted with the most delicate cases.
Some of Dr. Tessa’s most delicate work is therapeutic, like restoring balance to a smile affected by Bell’s palsy. A few precisely placed units can help both sides of the face move more evenly.
It’s the same skill she brings to your jaw: knowing exactly which muscles to relax, and which to leave alone.
Master injector skill, in service of a natural smile.
Smile balance after Bell’s palsy. Shared with the patient’s permission. Individual results vary.
Your visit
Simple, start to finish.
Consultation
Free consultation, 30 minutes. Dr. Tessa looks at your jaw, your bite and how you clench, and tells you honestly whether Botox is right for you.
Your plan
Your plan and your price are set at the consult, before anything is done.
Same visit
Treatment can happen the same visit, with no rebooking needed. Every injection by Dr. Tessa herself.
Two weeks
Your two-week follow-up is included. Complimentary two-week touch-up if needed.
Your plan and your price
Jaw Botox is planned around you. Because the masseters need more than a single cosmetic area, Dr. Tessa sets your plan and your price at your free consultation, and when you’re doing more, she makes it worth your while.
When you’ll notice it
Many people notice a change within days, and the jawline softens gradually over the following weeks. Results vary.
Complimentary two-week touch-up if needed.
What Botox patients notice.
My Botox results came out smooth, refreshed, and natural — exactly what I wanted… If you’re looking for the best Botox in Bel Air, MD or anywhere in Harford County, go see Dr. Tessa!!
Brittany C. Google review · BotoxEvery time I go, I leave looking rested, refreshed, and much younger, but no one will notice I’ve had Botox… You can tell she knows facial anatomy perfectly and never exaggerates; she always aims for natural-looking results.
Heydy S. Google review · translated from Spanish · BotoxI absolutely love my results—they look natural, refreshed, and beautiful without being overdone. She truly has an amazing eye for detail!
Renee T. Google review · Botox
Before you compare
Comparing jaw Botox? Ask these first.
Wherever you go, ask these first. Here’s how Beauty Spot answers.
- Who will do my injections?
- Dr. Tessa, DDS, by name. Every injection, every time.
- Do they know the jaw?
- Yes. Dental training in the jaw, the bite and the muscles of chewing.
- Will I know my price first?
- Yes. Your plan and your price are set at your free consultation.
- Is there a follow-up?
- Yes. Complimentary two-week touch-up if needed.
Why Dr. T
A dentist’s precision. An artist’s eye.
Dr. Tessa is a DDS with more than 15 years in facial aesthetics, and Beauty Spot has been in business since 2010.
Every treatment by Dr. Tessa herself. Never handed off.
Pair it with
A softer jaw,
a fresher face.
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FAQ
Jaw & TMJ Botox questions, answered.
Visiting from Fallston, Forest Hill or Abingdon? We're on Baltimore Pike in Bel Air, a short drive from anywhere in Harford County.
Can Botox help with clenching and grinding?
For the right patient, Botox in the masseter can relax an overactive jaw muscle and ease the tension of clenching and grinding. Dr. Tessa will tell you at your consultation whether it’s appropriate.
Will jaw Botox slim my face?
Relaxing a strong masseter can soften a square jawline over the following weeks for a slimmer-looking lower face. Results vary.
Is jaw Botox part of The Beauty Spot Special?
No. The Special is for cosmetic Botox in one area. The masseters need more units, so Dr. Tessa sets your plan and price at your free consultation, and when you’re doing more, she makes it worth your while.
When will I notice a difference?
Many people notice a change within days, and the jawline softens gradually over the following weeks. Your two-week follow-up is included. Complimentary two-week touch-up if needed.
I had jaw Botox before and still felt tense. Why?
The masseter is only one of three muscles that close the jaw, clench and grind. If the temporalis and the medial pterygoid are left out, you may not feel the relief you hoped for. Dr. Tessa looks at all three.
Can jaw muscles cause ear pain?
They can. If you have ear pain and your ears check out fine, it may be coming from the medial pterygoid, a deep jaw muscle that’s often missed. Dr. Tessa can treat it from inside or outside the mouth when it’s needed.
Do you treat myofascial pain?
Yes. Myofascial pain comes from tight, overworked muscles with trigger points that send pain elsewhere, such as the teeth, the ears or the head. For the right patient, Botox may be part of the plan, and Dr. Tessa will tell you at your consultation whether it’s appropriate.
Can sore face and neck muscles cause tooth pain?
Yes. Sore muscles of the head, neck and face can cause tooth pain, even when the teeth are healthy. It’s the connection that first drew Dr. Tessa, a dentist, to Botox more than 15 years ago.
Why see a dentist for jaw Botox?
Dr. Tessa is a DDS with training in the jaw, the bite and the muscles of chewing, plus 15+ years in facial aesthetics.
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Tell Dr. Tessa about your jaw.
She’ll know where to begin.
Free consultation, 30 minutes. Treatment can happen the same visit.