This often-overlooked medical condition involves teeth grinding and clenching. It frequently occurs during the night, however the involuntary gnashing may also occur during the day.
It’s estimated to affect one in ten adults and long-term grinding can lead to tooth wear, migraines, neck pain, poor quality sleep and even depression!
Dental appliances, various oral medications and stress relief may be useful in relieving some of these symptoms, however, in many cases, targeting the muscles directly may be the most appropriate treatment strategy.
Botulinum toxin injections can be used for a variety of concerns, and relaxation of the muscles responsible for grinding and clenching certainly is one of them! This is a very effective treatment and can significantly improve one’s quality of life.
Be sure to reach out to your AAMSSA registered aesthetic medical doctor or dentist to find out what the most appropriate treatment strategy would be in your specific case.