How to treat bruxism using Botulinum Toxin, i.e., purified Botulinum Toxin A? This involves injecting it into the muscles responsible for mimicking wrinkles or sweat glands. The doctor administers a small amount of the preparation, temporarily blocking neuromuscular transmission, causing relaxation of specific facial muscles, or blocking sweat glands. The result of the procedure is the temporary elimination of mimetic wrinkles and preventing the deepening of wrinkles.

What is Bruxism?

Bruxism is excessive and involuntary activity of the jaw muscles, leading to increasing clenching and grinding of teeth. With bruxism, the oval of the face changes, becoming heavy and square. In addition to visual effects, there are also health effects, such as teeth grinding, exposure of tooth necks, enamel cracking, tooth fractures, temporomandibular joint pain, migraines, neck tension, back pain, and hearing problems. The causes of bruxism are diverse and individual.

How does Botulinum Toxin work in bruxism treatment?

During the procedure, the doctor injects Botulinum Toxin into the chewing muscles. This causes muscle relaxation and prevents their overreaction. The effect lasts from 5 to 8 months. During the action of the preparation, the muscles are weakened, tension in the jaw is alleviated, and our face looks slimmer as the muscles lose their volume.

What does the procedure look like?

After conducting an interview, the doctor develops an individually tailored treatment plan for your face, selecting the appropriate amount of Botulinum Toxin. Then, using a thin needle, the doctor injects Botulinum Toxin into the chewing muscles at predetermined locations. The procedure is quick and simple, lasting from several minutes to half an hour. It falls into the category of „lunchtime procedures” as it leaves virtually no traces. The procedure is not painful; slight stinging and swelling may be felt at the injection site.

How to proceed after the procedure?

The procedure is safe and leaves no traces. Redness may occur but usually subsides after about an hour. It is important to note that for the next few weeks, procedures using radio waves, deep infrared, or laser treatments, using a tanning bed, and sauna use are not recommended, as they may weaken and shorten the duration of the preparation’s effect.

When can you expect the effects of the procedure?

The effect is typically noticeable within about a week after the procedure.

How long does the effect last, and how often should the procedure be repeated?

The effect of the Botulinum Toxin procedure lasts from five to eight months. It is advisable to repeat the procedure because the duration of action and intervals between treatments lengthen over time. After the preparation’s action period, the chewing muscles will return to normal function, and a stronger jaw pressure will be felt.

Are there any side effects?

After the procedure, there may be slight redness and mild marks from the punctures.

What are the contraindications for using Botulinum Toxin?

Contraindications for the Botulinum Toxin procedure include pregnancy, antibiotic use, flu-like conditions, neuromuscular conduction disorders (myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome), blood clotting disorders, and the use of anticoagulant medications (including aspirin).

Is Botulinum Toxin injection a suitable option for you?

Around the world, clinics have been using Botulinum Toxin for aesthetic medicine procedures since 2002, and for over 20 years, it has been applied in other medical fields. Botulinum Toxin is a proven substance in numerous procedures, and the method of reducing wrinkles using type A Botulinum Toxin is one of the safest procedures in the aesthetic medicine repertoire. It acts only temporarily and uses small amounts of the preparation. Repeating Botulinum Toxin injection procedures does not result in cumulative doses in the body.

If your problem is bruxism, a few minutes in a doctor’s office are enough to get rid of it!