Bruxism - botox for purental hernia
Botox for bruxism, or botulinum toxin treatment for the jaw muscles, is an effective way to reduce teeth grinding and jaw clenching.
Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can cause facial pain, headaches, and tooth wear. Botulinum toxin treatment reduces the overactivity of the masticatory muscles and significantly alleviates many symptoms.
Author:
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Ville Männistö
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Ville Männistö is a specialist dentist who specializes in surgical treatment of the mouth and jaws.
He performs both aesthetic and medical botulinum treatments at his clinic and trains doctors and dentists in the use of botulinum for the treatment of masticatory muscles.
In addition, he is conducting doctoral research on topics such as botulinum toxin treatments for masticatory muscles.
Botox for purental hernia
Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can have a greater impact on everyday life than many people think. Bruxism usually occurs at night, but some people also clench their teeth while awake.
If it continues for a long time, bruxism can cause:
- morning headache
- pain in the face and temples
- jaw tension
- tooth wear
The surgeon's perspective
Botox treatment for bruxism is a significant part of my practice. I also train doctors and dentists in the use of botulinum toxin for the treatment of bite problems.
What is bruxism?
Bruxism refers to involuntary chewing and grinding movements that occur either during sleep or while awake. Many people are unaware that they suffer from bruxism until the symptoms begin.
Further information on bruxism can also be foundin the Health Library article at
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The article is written by a dentist and is intended for general information purposes only.
Common symptoms of bruxism:
- morning headaches
- facial pain
- jaw tension
- jaw joint sounds
- tooth wear
Research evidence on the treatment of bruxism
The treatment of bruxism and malfunctioning of the masticatory muscles has also been studied scientifically.
I am part of a research group whose findings have been published in an international peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Read the study in the PubMed database at
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The study examined dysfunction of the masticatory muscles and its effect on pain symptoms in the facial region.
Botox for bruxism – botulinum toxin treatment for the masticatory muscles
Bruxism strains the masticatory muscles, i.e., the masseter and temporalis muscles. Botox relaxes these muscles and reduces their overactivity.
Botox reduces the strength of the chewing muscles and alleviates the symptoms caused by grinding.
Do you suspect bruxism?
You can send your photos for a free evaluation.
This is how Botox treatment for bruxism works
- Consultation
- Treatment decision
- Botox is injected into the chewing muscles.
- Follow-up
The effect begins within a few days and is at its best after about two weeks.
Bruxism Botox: experiences
- headaches decrease
- soreness in the masticatory muscles eases
- improved sleep quality
- facial tension is reduced
Bruxism Botox: price
- Procedure using the patient's own medication: €310
- Treatment with botulinum toxin at the clinic: starting at €490
How does botulinum treatment help with bruxism?
In this video, surgeon Ville Männistö explains how Botox treatment helps with bruxism and tension in the masticatory muscles.
Botulinum toxin therapy is also used, for example,
to treat migraines.