Jaw Clenching (Bruxism)Treatment

Excessive teeth grinding and clenching (Bruxism) can result in headaches, jaw pain, Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) wear and pain and dental issues such as stress fractures in your teeth.

Chronic overuse of these muscles result in hypertrophy (enlargement) which can result in a widened square shaped appearance of the jaw. 

We offer non-surgical treatment of the masseter muscle which relaxes the muscles resulting in a reduction of the symptoms of teeth grinding. Over time the masseters will atrophy (shrink).

At B Cosmetics a consultation with one of our doctors is required prior to booking a treatment. Your consultation involves a full skin and facial assessment and provides you the opportunity to discuss your area(s) of concern and expectations. You will also have clinical photography so we can monitor your treatment outcome and progress. Our consultation process is a very important step in tailoring a treatment plan specifically for you that is appropriate and safe, whilst addressing your concerns.

The treatment is well tolerated and performed with minimal downtime.

Comprehensive after care information and emergency contact details for our clinic will be provided after your treatment.

A follow up appointment is recommended in 2-4 weeks to review your results. Post treatment clinical photos will be taken and reviewed with you to ensure you are satisfied with your treatment.

Depending on the size of the masseter muscles and the severity of symptoms you may require multiple treatments initially. Over time as the muscle weakens the time between treatments become longer.

In general, the treatment should last between 4-6 months.

You should be able to resume your usual daily activities after the appointment, experiencing little to no downtime. Immediately after treatment, you may experience slight redness, mild swelling, occasional bruising and tenderness at the treatment area. I

To reduce the risks of side effects we advise the following precautions:

• Do not rub or massage the affected area for 24 hours.
• Do not lie down flat for 4 hours post-treatment.
• Avoid strenuous exercise and excessive heat exposure for 24 to 48 hours.
• Do not apply makeup to the treated area for 12 hours.
• Do not have any facial treatments such as laser or peels for 2 weeks post-treatment in discussion with your treating doctor.

Comprehensive after care information and emergency contact details for our clinic will be provided after your treatment.

There are risks involved with all medical procedures. Your doctor will discuss all risks and contraindications prior to performing any procedure. 

Some people will have the following effects post treatment including injection site reactions such as bruising, redness, swelling, itching and tenderness.

Some uncommon side effects include:
• Asymmetrical smile 
• Over treatment of the muscles causing problems with chewing

It is important to note the masseters muscles are large and work together with other accessory muscles of mastication (chewing). Accurate assessment and precise treatment of this large muscle with the appropriate time interval will not affect chewing.

Following your aftercare instructions and letting your doctor know of any health conditions you may have or medications you are taking will help minimise complications.

Jaw clenching treatment cannot be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women.

In line with the TGA guidelines we are not able to advertise the price of our jaw clenching treatment. Our Doctor's will  be able to provide further information during your consultation consultation.