Botox treatment can drastically reduce teeth grinding and jaw clenching by relaxing the masseter muscle.
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.
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Bruxism is a painful condition that affects 18% of the population and is often untreated. Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time and may not need any treatment.
But when teeth grinding and clenching is occurring more frequently, it can damage the teeth and cause unwanted symptoms. People suffering from this condition are often unaware of its existence because the involuntary teeth grinding and clenching usually occurs at night when they are asleep (sleep bruxism) or subconsciously during the day (awake Bruxism)
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.
Yes, Botox is effective for relaxing your jaw muscles to prevent jaw clenching . If you suffer chronic headaches or migraines due to jaw clenching, Botox injections can often dramatically reduce the frequency and severity of your headaches.
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).
At Dr Aesthetica, each patient has a 4 week follow up where additional botox is added. We find that our patients typically find the treatment last around 5 months. We advise between 4- 6 months depending on individual symptoms.
Yes, Botox has proven to be one of the most effective treatment options for TMJ disorder. If you’ve suffered with chronic TMJ pain for months or even years, Botox is a great option for you!
Every patient has individual concerns and there are risks with this treatment as there is with any injectable treatment. With any needle, there is a risk of redness, swelling, bruising and pain. Less common side effects include sagging of the skin (more present around Jowls) and possible smile change.
Short Answer YES. In reality, often a very long time scale. We have been seen more patients who are awaiting assessment and treatment from NHS services. There is a significant backlog and the NHS service has been unable to cope with demand. Patients are often told 1-2 years before assessment. There are numerous patients who have treatment previously and are now unable to continue due to lack of appointments.
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
Speak to one of our expert clinicians today about how we can help with your Bruxism
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1431 - 1433 Bristol Road South
Birmingham,
West Midlands
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