Bruxism Treatment (Botulinum Toxin)

Bruxism — habitual grinding or clenching of the teeth, often during sleep — is driven largely by the masseter muscles, the strong muscles at the angle of the jaw that close the mouth. Injecting botulinum toxin into these muscles temporarily reduces how forcefully they can contract, which can ease clenching, lessen the strain transmitted to the teeth and jaw joint, and relieve the tension headaches and jaw soreness that some people wake with. A frequent…

At AESTETICA the physician first palpates the masseter muscles, often asking you to clench so the treatment can be targeted accurately, then places injections into each muscle through a fine needle. The appointment is short and chewing strength for normal eating is preserved; the aim is to reduce excessive force, not to stop the muscle working. There is minimal downtime. The effect typically develops over one to two weeks and commonly lasts several months…