Bruxism (jaw clenching) is the grinding and involuntary clenching of teeth, caused by excessive activity of the chewing muscles. Untreated bruxism can lead to the abrasion of tooth enamel and crowns, loosening of teeth in the jaw, asymmetry of the chewing muscles, or the exposure of tooth necks.
The most frequent and typical symptoms of bruxism (teeth grinding) include: grinding teeth (especially at night). Other symptoms include clenching the jaw and involuntary movements and gnashing of teeth, which lead to enamel wear or frequent headaches. Bruxism can cause tooth loss or neck tension and lead to a changed facial oval (a „square jaw”).
Botulinum toxin treatment for bruxism
The procedure for treating bruxism with botulinum toxin begins with a medical consultation and patient qualification for the treatment. The doctor injects botox using a syringe with a fine needle into the muscles. The bruxism treatment procedure is not painful and the patient feels comfortable during it. As a result, botox (botulinum toxin) blocks neuromuscular transmission and reduces muscle tension. The botulinum toxin bruxism treatment procedure takes about fifteen minutes and is non-invasive and highly effective.
BRUXISM TREATMENT – TREATMENT EFFECTS
The effect of bruxism treatment is reduced pain for the patient and reduced muscle tension. The effects are visible after just 3-7 days and last for up to 6 months. After this period, it is advisable to repeat the treatment. During a 2-year therapy, patients achieve measurable effects and significant improvement, during which bruxism symptoms considerably decrease or disappear completely. The treatment leads to a slimming of facial features.
TREATMENT OF BRUXISM – indications
- Teeth grinding at night and excessive muscle clenching
- Attrition of enamel and tooth crowns
- Degenerative changes in the temporomandibular joints
- Receding gums
- Asymmetry in the work of the masticatory muscles
TREATMENT OF BRUXISM – contraindications
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the preparation
- Blood clotting disorders
- taking anticoagulant medication e.g. aspirin
- Neuromuscular conduction disorders
- Antibiotic use
- Flu
