What is bruxism?

It is a very strong clenching of teeth during sleep. People who suffer from this condition often involuntarily gnash their teeth. The fact that the patient suffers from this condition can be evidenced by waking up at night under muscle tension and pain in the temporomandibular joints. Craniofacial pain, migraines, tension headaches, neck and back pain, and even tinnitus are also common symptoms.

Symptoms of bruxism

With prolonged untreated teeth clenching, the masseter muscles can expand even to the extent of causing a marked change in the shape of the face to a more angular one. This phenomenon is called “square face.” In addition, the strong friction of the teeth of both jaws against each other during nocturnal episodes causes abrasion of the enamel. Often there is a weakening of the teeth, which leads to tooth loosening. Exposure of the tooth necks can also occur for this reason. The causes of the occurrence of teeth grinding and muscle clenching are not fully known. They include severe and prolonged stress, malocclusion, ill-fitting dentures and the presence of parasites in the body, among others. The affliction affects people of all ages – both adults and children can suffer from it.

What is the treatment of bruxism?

Teeth grinding and clenching of the masseter muscles is a bothersome condition that requires treatment. Otherwise, it can lead to consequences beyond the area most closely associated with jaw clenching, namely the face or head. Due to muscle tension, the neck and back can also suffer, and the accompanying severe migraines can even periodically eliminate the sufferer from social and professional life. Therefore, whenever excessive clenching of the jaws during sleep is found, it is a good idea to take treatment, such as with Botox, or botulinum toxin. In Warsaw, we invite you to take advantage of this method at our clinic.

Other methods of treatment?

A mechanical way to reduce the friction of teeth against each other are relaxation splints worn at night. Their purpose is to protect the teeth when the jaws are clenched tightly in sleep. Botox treatment of bruxism is a method that works on the cause of the problem, which is the excessive activity of the masseter muscles. The botulinum toxin, or botox, used in the treatments is a substance produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum through anaerobic fermentation. It is widely used in aesthetic medicine, such as in wrinkle correction. In the treatment of bruxism, botox is administered by spot injections, through which excessive tension in the masseter muscle is weakened.

How does the treatment of bruxism with Botox proceed?

The treatment of bruxism with botulinum toxin is carried out under local anesthesia. As a result, the patient does not experience discomfort during the injection. Botox injection into the masseter muscle tissue is a safe process that does not affect facial expressions. Excessive muscle tension in the facial area is relieved, and the patient feels noticeable relief after the procedure. Botox treatment of bruxism is permanent and leads to relaxation of the chewing muscles for a long time.

Where to make an appointment for botox treatment of bruxism in Warsaw?

We invite you to sign up for botox bruxism treatment at our clinic at 4/U5 Chrobrego Street in Warsaw. Our team consists of experienced professionals. We take an individual approach to each patient, putting their welfare and needs first. We invite you to learn more about the mission we follow at Kierach Medical Clinic in Warsaw.

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