Jaw Clenching
and Teeth Grinding

Aesthetic treatments for jaw clenching and teeth grinding (bruxism) are non-surgical options that mainly focus on relaxing the overactive jaw muscles to alleviate pain and prevent dental damage.
The primary method is the use of injectable muscle relaxants, which also provide a cosmetic benefit of facial slimming.
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Treatment‍‍Botulinum Toxin Injections: This is the most common and effective aesthetic treatment for bruxism.
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‍Mechanism: The neurotoxin is injected directly into the large masseter muscles in the cheeks (and sometimes the temporalis muscles in the temples), blocking nerve signals and reducing muscle activity and contraction force.
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‍Benefits: Provides significant relief from jaw pain, tension headaches, and facial soreness. It helps prevent further damage to teeth, and often results in an aesthetic benefit of a slimmer, more V-shaped jawline as the muscle shrinks over time from reduced use.
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‍Duration: Results typically last between 3 to 6 months, and repeat treatments can provide ongoing relief.

Risks‍Temporary side effects include injection-site pain, bruising, swelling, or mild weakness (chewing changes).
Rare issues involve asymmetry, flu-like symptoms, or unintended muscle effects, minimized by precise dosing.