Facial Botox® is gradually becoming a common treatment for bruxism, otherwise called teeth grinding and clenching. Botox® contains a neurotoxin that targets the muscles responsible for constant jaw muscle motions to alleviate symptoms such as headaches, earaches, pain and tired jaw muscles. If you are considering getting facial Botox®, continue reading to know how effective the treatment is for bruxism.
Bruxism is a medical condition where a person grinds or clenches their teeth unconsciously. The act may occur during the day or while sleeping. The masseter muscle connects the lower jaw to the cheekbone and controls the movement of the jaw and chewing. A patient with bruxism will experience tension in those muscles.
Constantly grinding the teeth against each other can wear down the enamel and cause chipped or flattened teeth. Patients who constantly experience recurrent headaches and pain radiating around ears and jaw may be dealing with bruxism. Although heredity factors may be responsible for a heavy, square jawline, bruxism can also be a factor. Constant bruxism can damage the teeth and cause oral issues, as well as modify the aesthetic features of the face.
A mouthguard is one of the options the dentist might recommend for the condition – the device protects the teeth from further damage and other side effects, but it does not resolve the underlying problem nor stop the development of a squared jaw. This is where Botox comes in.
Facial Botox® is an injectable procedure that involves the use of a purified variant of botulinum toxin. It is a popular cosmetic procedure, but it has dental applications as well. The active agent in Botox is a neurotoxin that inhibits the contraction of the muscles. Like Botox injections smoothens wrinkles and lines, the treatment can provide substantial relief for patients who constantly grind their teeth during sleep or clench their jaw muscles unconsciously.
Botox addresses the primary cause of bruxism – tension in the masseter muscles. It stops repeated and involuntary contractions. The treatment is handled by a dental professional with experience and training in Botox injections. The botulinum toxin needs to be injected into the right jaw muscles (the temporalis and masseter), in the right volume. The procedure only takes a few minutes to complete, and the results can last up to six months before another treatment is required.
The dentist will take a conservative approach with bruxism treatment. Since every patient responds to the treatment differently, the first procedure involves a small and specific number of injections into the jaw muscles. After ascertaining the effect of Botox, the dental professional can then determine the number of units that will be required to resolve the condition completely. The injections hardly cause significant pain.
Facial Botox is highly effective for relieving the painful symptoms associated with bruxism. When you visit the dental office, you will undergo an evaluation to determine the severity of the condition, after which the dental professional will create a treatment plan and let you know if Botox will be right for you.
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