It’s a well-known fact that Botox can ease the appearance of wrinkles, but it’s abilities also extend to teeth grinding.
Teeth grinding also known as bruxism, is an issue that plagues a lot of us. Whether we realise that we are over clenching or grinding our teeth during the day or unknowingly when we sleep, this can now be treated with Botox.
Where is Botox injected to treat teeth grinding?
Not to worry, we don’t inject anywhere in the mouth – we leave that to the dentists. When we chew, we use muscles of mastication and one of those muscles is called the masseter muscle. These muscles are located running down the cheek to the jaw. Botox for teeth grinding is injected into the masseter muscle.
How does the Botox treatment work on the masseter muscles?
How Botox for clenching jaw can help? The clinical effects of Botox on Bruxism have been proven to effectively work[1]. Once injected into the masseter muscles, Botox works by temporarily relaxing the muscles, reducing nerve signals from reaching the muscles that play a pivotal role in clenching and grinding. Masseter Botox will help to alleviate and prevent involuntary movements of bruxism.
Botox is also used in this area for masseter reductions. All that clenching and grinding of teeth can make our masseter muscles get bigger which can make our faces look wider. Many patients want to reduce their masseters, and Botox can also work to slim the face by relaxing these jaw muscles. There is even the added benefit of possibly having pronounced cheekbones from this treatment.
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How long does Masseter Botox last?
The duration of Masseter Botox results can vary from person to person, however on average the results typically last up to 3 to 4 months.
What is the masseter Botox injections side effects?
Injecting Botox in the masseter area is typically regarded as safe. The majority of side effects associated with masseter Botox are mild and temporary, typically resolving within, at most, a day or two. Some temporary side effects can include bruising, headache, flu-like symptoms or swelling.
Botox for Bruxism – Other benefits of getting a Botox injection in the masseter muscle
Apart from the obvious benefits of decreasing pain from teeth grinding and jaw clenching, botox into the masseter muscle can help:
- Relieve jaw tension
- Balance the face
- Jaw reduction – Slim the appearance of a wide jaw
- Eliminate headaches that originate from the jaw area
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Why choose Botox to stop teeth grinding?
Quite simply, many don’t want the burden of wearing a mouth guard. Botox is:
- Non-invasive with no downtime so your day-to-day routine isn’t affected
- For many, it is an affordable option
- Not painful. Even patients who say they are sensitive to pain find Botox to be more comfortable than they expected
- Has the extra bonus of reshaping the face to reduce bulky masseter muscles and create a feminine shape
- Considered the perfect lunchtime treatment, with it easily being done in under 30 minutes
Masseter Botox London & Bucks Treatment
At The Cosmetic Skin Clinic, our practitioners are specialists in administering FDA-approved Botox for teeth grinding and masseter. Along with training to the highest level, our practitioners have years of experience and qualifications that confidently enable them to safely give you amazing Botox results.
Don’t suffer from teeth grinding any longer and book your consultation today. Alternatively, you can directly give our London, Harley Street or Buckinghamshire Botox clinics a call on 0333 220 4501.
Source: [1] The Evaluation of the Clinical Effects of Botulinum Toxin on Nocturnal
