Bruxism – Teeth grinding correction
This article is intended to give honest and clear advice to our readers and does not promote prescription products. In order to help educate the public about Bruxism & TMJ disorder injections, we’ve put together this information to explain the possible risks and clarify the side effects.
Bruxism and TMJ Disorder
Both conditions have many similar symptoms: headache, jaw pain, facial pain, neck pain, sensitive teeth, ear pain, worn teeth, and limited jaw movement.
Bruxism:
Bruxism is a problem in which you grind or clench your teeth. This can happen during the day or at night while you sleep (sleep bruxism). Bruxism can be caused by TMJ disorder, and bruxism can also cause or worsen TMJ disorder.
TMJ Disorder:
TMJ disorder is a condition that involves pain and improper functioning of the temporomandibular muscles and joints that attach the lower jaw to the skull.
Muscle Relaxing Injections as a Treatment for Grinding Teeth
Dr. Mark Hamilton is a highly experienced injector in the field of Bruxism and TMJ disorders.
He trained and worked in maxillo-facial surgery at Guy’s & St. Thomas’ Hospital and King’s College Hospital in London.
Mark has been specialising in cosmetic and medical aesthetic injectable treatments for over 20 years.
The Masseter muscle is the main teeth-grinding muscle. Bruxism can be helped by injecting botulinum toxin into this muscle. The injections work by relieving your jaw tension and easing your pain. It also reduces headaches & teeth grinding by relaxing the muscles which create this stress.
An added aesthetic bonus is jaw muscles will look less bulky and your jawline will have a more V-shaped contour.
Teeth grinding Injections
The procedure involves injecting botulinum toxin into the Masseter and/or Temporalis muscles. The treatment takes about 20 minutes with injections on either side of your face and directly into your jaw muscles. Tiny injections are placed into the masseter muscle which is located at the angle of the jaw. It does not hurt – just a quick sting and a pinch!.
How Muscle Relaxing injections work for Jaw clenching and grinding
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Relaxes jaw muscles:
Botox is injected into the large chewing muscles (masseter) and other affected muscles.
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Blocks nerve signals:
It temporarily blocks the nerve signals that cause the muscles to contract, leading to relaxation.
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Reduces clenching and grinding:
By weakening the jaw muscles, Botox prevents them from clenching with as much force, which lessens the intensity of grinding, especially overnight.
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Alleviates symptoms:
This muscle relaxation can decrease pain associated with TMJ disorders, as well as reduce tension headaches.
Teeth grinding Injections Results:
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Initial relief (1-3 days): You may notice improvements in jaw tension and a reduction in grinding.
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Peak results (2 weeks): Significant muscle relaxation and reduced grinding.
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Duration: The effects typically last for 3 to 4 months.
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Follow-up: To maintain the benefits, follow-up injections may be recommended every few months
The downtime for TMJ Botox is minimal, allowing you to return to most normal activities immediately.
Avoid hard or chewy foods for 24-48 hours.
Prices of Teeth Grinding Injections:
Bruxism Injection prices from £390 / €450 per session
Add-On Treatment Packages : Bruxism Injections cost from £300/ €350 when having Facial Anti Wrinkle Injections.
TMJ Injection prices from £450 / €500 per session
Add-On Treatment Packages : TMJ Injections cost from £350 / €420 when having Facial Anti Wrinkle Injections.
The exact cost will depend on your specific needs and the number of units required.
