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What Is Botox for Teeth Grinding?

Botox for teeth grinding means injecting botulinum toxin into the chewing muscle (the masseter) when clenching and grinding the teeth, known as bruxism, causes complaints. The toxin temporarily lowers the strength of the muscle's contraction. The aim is to ease problems such as tooth wear, jaw pain and headache.

Which Complaints Can It Be Considered For?

  • Tooth wear and chipping
  • Jaw pain and headache in the morning
  • Pain and clicking in the jaw joint
  • Clenching or grinding at night

Where It Is Applied

The injection goes into the masseter, the muscle on each side of the face that does the chewing and shapes the angle of the jaw. The injection is short and does not need general anesthesia.

How Long Does It Last?

The effect usually lasts 4-6 months, after which the muscle gradually regains its strength. With repeated sessions over a long period, the muscle may become slimmer over time. This differs from person to person.

An Added Aesthetic Effect: A Slimmer Jaw Angle

Alongside the effect on bruxism, botox in the masseter can slim the angle of the jaw slightly in some patients. This comes from the muscle slowly shrinking in volume. It is not the main purpose of the treatment, but it can be seen as an additional effect.

Who It Is Not Suitable For It is not given during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with a neuromuscular disease, or with a known allergy to botulinum toxin. In patients with marked weakness in chewing, the dose has to be planned carefully. Personal suitability is assessed at the examination.

Signs of Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

Jaw pain in the morning, headache, sensitive teeth, discomfort around the ear and a clicking sound in the jaw joint are common signs of bruxism. If they continue, an examination is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is botox for teeth grinding used for?
It means injecting botulinum toxin into the chewing muscle (the masseter) in bruxism, which is clenching and grinding of the teeth. By temporarily lowering how strongly the muscle contracts, it aims to ease complaints such as tooth wear, jaw pain and headache.

How long does botox for teeth grinding last?
The effect usually lasts 4-6 months. After that the muscle gradually regains its strength. An examination is needed for a personal assessment.

Does it affect chewing?
At the right dose, normal chewing is kept. Only the excessive contraction force is reduced. The dose is planned for you at the examination.

For frequently asked questions about botox for teeth grinding, see our FAQ page.
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Looking at the Whole Face

Botox for teeth grinding targets the jaw muscle and does not correct structural concerns such as the shape of the nose or sagging eyelids. For changes like these, surgical options such as rhinoplasty in Ankara or eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) may be discussed. Your whole face is assessed at the consultation, and the method that suits you is chosen together.