Botox treatment can drastically reduce teeth grinding and jaw clenching by relaxing the masseter muscle.
Wondering how our medically led Botox treatments could improve your Bruxism? Speak to our team today.
Bruxism doesn’t have one definite cause. Most often, the cause of Bruxism from one person to the next differs. For example, Bruxism is often linked to stress, whereby some people will clench their teeth when anxious, angry, or stressed. There has been a steep rise in Bruxism during the Covid 19 Pandemic due to all the additional stress.
Sleep Bruxism is sometimes attributed to sleeping disorders or genetics, which means it may run in the family. Other probable causes of Bruxism include medication side effects, malocclusion, but further research is needed to understand the possible causes of Bruxism better.
Medication associated with Bruxism includes antipsychotics and Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors. A recent study shows it most commonly associated with Fluoxetine, Venlafaxine and Sertraline. It typically starts around 3-4 weeks after medication.
Injecting small doses of Botox (botulinum toxin) directly into the masseter muscle (the jaw), weakens the muscle enough to stop habitual grinding of the teeth and clenching of the jaw. It brings relief to the TMJ and significantly relaxes the muscle and reduces the wear and tear on the teeth due to bruxism (the action of clenching or grinding).
This treatment is suitable to those who have had little benefit from a mouth guard (Michigan splint or occlusal splint). It can be beneficial for those with persistent bruxism problems. Take our Quiz here to find out if you have Bruxism
We often get asked what the best treatment from bruxism is. There is no proven treatment for bruxism though some advise home remedies for Bruxism. We often advise a variety of different combinations of treatments such as Botox in the jaw muscles (masseter muscle near TMJ) and appliances such as a Tanner mouthguard or a Michigan mouthguard to protect the teeth. We may also recommend medication in some cases.
Botox for jaw clenching and grinding teeth at Dr Aesthetica Birmingham has a fixed cost of £375. This includes a 4 week review where additional botox may be needed to get the required results. We have a 95% success rate for teeth grinding and Jaw clenching Botox. Take your first step to a better quality of life by booking your consultation here
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If you find yourself clenching your jaw throughout the day, or you wake up with a sore jaw or a headache, you might be suffering from bruxism—chronic painful grinding, clenching or gnashing of the teeth. This teeth-grinding and jaw-clenching habit is a common condition that affects over 10 million UK adults. While some people can develop […]
