Teeth-Grinding Treatment (Botulinum Toxin for Bruxism)

Bruxism — habitual clenching and grinding of the teeth, often during sleep — places heavy load on the masseter muscles of the jaw and can lead to jaw ache, tension headaches, tooth wear and a squared, over-developed lower face. Injecting botulinum toxin into both masseters reduces the strength of their contraction, which can relieve the tension and associated symptoms and, as a secondary effect, gradually soften an enlarged jaw contour.

At Kamed Estetyka the physician examines the jaw, asks you to clench so the muscle bulk can be felt, and places a small number of injections into each masseter using a fine needle. The procedure takes only minutes and you can return to normal activities straight away; chewing is unaffected for everyday eating. Relief from clenching usually develops over one to two weeks as the toxin takes effect, with benefits commonly lasting around three to four months…