The world is very stressful and many people grind their teeth in the night as a result of this stress. This causes issues with tooth damage, pain and headaches as well as an overdeveloped masseter muscle which broadens the face. Mouth guards are commonly used but using Botulinum toxin in the masseter is effective in many cases. This treatment lasts 4-5 months and takes about 4 weeks to achieve maximal effect.

It also has the added effect of slimming the jaw over time as the muscle wastes back to its original size.

Treatment is relatively painless and the main risk is involvement of the Risorius muscle which is involved in the smile. Careful placement and deep injection minimises this risk.

Treatment cost is £300 with a single top up at 4 weeks if necessary.

Effective treatment of bruxism