Bruxism Treatment (Masseter Botulinum Toxin)

Bruxism is the involuntary clenching and grinding of the teeth, often at night, which can lead to jaw tension, tooth wear and an over-developed, square jawline. Injecting botulinum toxin into the masseter muscles — the strong muscles at the angle of the jaw — temporarily reduces how forcefully they contract, which is associated with relief from clenching-related tension and a gradual softening of the lower-face contour as the muscle bulk reduces with…

At Dermamed the procedure begins with a doctor palpating the masseter muscles while you clench, to gauge their strength and decide on the dose. The injections take only a few minutes using a fine needle, with no anaesthetic usually needed and essentially no downtime beyond possible mild tenderness. Onset is gradual: the clenching effect typically eases over one to two weeks, while any slimming of the jaw becomes apparent over the following weeks as the…