While Botox is primarily used to remove facial wrinkles, itโs highly effective for teeth grinding reduction.ย In aย study of 13 patients, each with chronic teeth grinding issues, Botoxย helped patients reduce nightly teeth grinding.
How does it Work?
Teeth grinding, primarily, is the result of masseter muscleโs โnocturnal overdrive.โ Itย creates the need to relieve the tension through grinding oneโs molars.ย Botox works by reducing tension in the masseter muscle.
Quick, Easy Reliefย
The treatment takes approximately 10 minutes. As facial muscles relax, teeth grinding subsides.
The results are usually apparent within 10 days. However, patients typically wonโt see noticeable improvement in teeth grinding until about three months after the treatment. Repeat injections are needed approximately every 9 months.
The Benefitsย
The treatmentย results in dramaticย improvement in teeth grinding afterย only three visits.ย Teeth grinding, over long periods of time, can deteriorate molar surface area, resulting in chipped enamel.ย Patients also notice that tightness,ย painย and jawline tension is greatly reduced over time.
To learn more about many uses of Botox, please call us at 323 525 1516 to scheduleย a free consultation.
