Bruxism Treatment (Botulinum Toxin for Teeth Grinding)

Botulinum toxin injected into the masseter muscles of the jaw to ease bruxism — habitual teeth-grinding and clenching. By reducing the force of these powerful muscles, the treatment is associated with relief from jaw tension and the wear that grinding places on the teeth, and it can also slim a heavily built jawline. At Esthe it is performed by a physician as a quick in-clinic procedure priced at 1,000 zł.

Bruxism is the involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, often at night, that can lead to jaw ache, headaches, tooth wear and an overdeveloped, square jaw from constant masseter muscle activity. Botulinum toxin offers a non-surgical way to manage it: injected into the masseter muscles on each side of the jaw, it partially reduces their contraction strength so the grinding force is lessened while normal chewing is preserved. At Esthe the doctor first confirms that the masseters are the appropriate target and discusses your symptoms, then places a few injections into each muscle through a fine needle. The procedure takes only a few minutes and needs no downtime. Relief from clenching and jaw tension is typically associated with the days and weeks after treatment as the muscle activity settles, and a softening or slimming of a prominent jawline can follow with repeated sessions. Because the effect is temporary, the treatment is repeated periodically to maintain the benefit. It can be useful for adults whose teeth-grinding causes discomfort or tooth wear, and for those who also dislike the bulk a strong masseter gives the lower face. The physician reviews your suitability and any contraindications, including pregnancy and breastfeeding, before treating.