BOTOX® for Jaw Clenching
CHOOSE A MUSCLE-RELAXING INJECTABLE TO HELP REDUCE TEETH GRINDING OR BRUXISM IN NEWTON AND THE BOSTON AREA
Although BOTOX® is mainly known for its ability to minimize facial wrinkles, it also has many other benefits as a muscle relaxer or neuromodulator. BOTOX® for jaw clenching at the Boston area’s Dr. Happe Medical Aesthetics helps to relax the muscles it’s injected into to provide relief for conditions such as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), which is a disorder that affects the sliding hinge-like joint that connects the skull and jaw, resulting in pain or other symptoms such as clenching or grinding of the teeth (bruxism).
Searching for ″BOTOX® injections near me?” Interested in learning more about BOTOX® for jaw clenching in the Boston area? Contact Dr. Happe Medical Aesthetics for more information. Call (617) 597-2600 or submit a contact form to request a consultation.
BOTOX® FOR JAW CLENCHING FACTS: WHAT CAUSES TEETH GRINDING?
Bruxism is a problem that causes you to unconsciously grind your teeth at night or during the day. This condition is often caused by too much stress or occurs in certain personality types who experience nervous tension. Many people are not aware that they have this condition. BOTOX® for jaw clenching helps to provide relief for this disorder.
WHAT IS BOTOX® FOR JAW CLENCHING?
BOTOX® for jaw clenching relaxes the masseter muscle in the jaw that causes the clenching or grinding. The full effects of BOTOX® for jaw clenching will show within 10 to 14 days. The results will generally last for three to four months, but the product may wear off faster in a strong or more overactive muscle.
For a general idea of the various muscle-relaxing applications, browse BOTOX® before and after photos in our photo gallery or contact us for more advice on BOTOX® cost or BOTOX® safety.
WHAT IS AVAILABLE ASIDE FROM BOTOX® FOR JAW CLENCHING?
Searching for “BOTOX® near me” to address a different issue? There are other treatments available at Dr. Happe Medical Aesthetics, including the following injection sites:
- Forehead BOTOX® to soften forehead wrinkles.
- Crow’s feet BOTOX® for wrinkles beside the eyes.
- BOTOX® brow lift or BOTOX® eye lift for brighter, more open eyes.
- Under eyes BOTOX® for wrinkles or protruding muscles below the eyes.
- Bunny lines BOTOX® to reduce lines by the nose bridge.
- Chin BOTOX® for a smoother chin.
- Face slimming BOTOX® for a slimmer, more defined look.
- Jawline BOTOX® to sculpt the lower face.
- Nefertiti Lift BOTOX® or neck BOTOX® for a smoother neckline.
- BOTOX® for migraines to provide relief for chronic headaches.
- Preventative BOTOX® to slow or stop wrinkles from forming.
- BOTOX® for smile lines to improve marionette lines.
- Downturned mouth BOTOX®.
- BOTOX® in feet to reduce foot pain or sweat production. Armpit treatments can also help with excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis.
- BOTOX® lip lift to improve the shape of the upper lip.
- Trapezius BOTOX® to improve neck and shoulder pain.
- BOTOX® for men to reduce wrinkles while preserving a natural-looking, masculine appearance.
You can view downturned mouth BOTOX® before and after photos or other types of before and after images in our photo gallery.
BOTOX® FOR JAW CLENCHING: WHAT ELSE HELPS TO IMPROVE THIS CONDITION?
Other than BOTOX® for jaw clenching, focusing on mental health can often help to provide relief for this condition if it is caused by stress. Include regular exercise, meditation, and breathing exercises in your daily routine, and be sure to get enough sleep as part of your self-care efforts. Over-the-counter pain medications and muscle relaxant medications can also be helpful. Facial massages and stretching the jaw muscle can further provide some relief.
BOTOX® FOR JAW CLENCHING: WHAT ELSE IMPROVES THE JAW AREA?
If you simply want to enhance the appearance of the jaw area, there are other options from Dr. Happe Medical Aesthetics, such as dermal fillers like Juvederm® that add volume for a more enhanced and sharper jawline. Kybella® for double chin injections reduce stubborn fat between the chin and neck. Microneedling and chemical peels can improve the skin’s appearance.
You can also learn more about muscle-relaxing treatments in general, such as how Dysport® and BOTOX® compare.
For more information on BOTOX® for jaw clenching, contact the Boston area′s Dr. Happe Medical Aesthetics to have your questions answered. Call (617) 597-2600 or fill out a contact form to request an appointment.