Botox for Treating Bruxism
In the treatment, botulinum toxin is injected into the jaw muscles. The effects of the treatment slowly begin after a few days. The final result can be seen after 2-3 weeks. The results last for 3-6 months, and treatments for maintaining the result are therefore needed.
We wish for you to discuss Botox treatment with your dentist before starting the treatment. Botox treatment for bruxism rarely replaces other methods of treatment, such as mouth guards.
Risks of the Treatment
Small bruises are possible in all injection treatments. To minimize bruising, we recommend refraining from using infection pain medication and omega-3 and fish oil supplements for 2 weeks prior to the treatment.
Other possible side effects are jaw strength decreasing and the lower face slimming as the jaw muscles become smaller.
The treatment is not done to those currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
Usually, the client themselves retrieves the medication from the pharmacy and brings it to the doctor’s appointment. The treatment has no value added tax because it is a treatment for illness.
More Information
Before Treatment
- Skin inflammation in the treatment area may prevent the treatment from being performed.
- Botulinum toxin treatments are not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- To minimize the risk of bruising, we recommend avoiding anti-inflammatory pain medication, omega-3 supplements and fish oil supplements for 2 weeks before the treatment. Anti-inflammatory pain medication, omega-3 or fish oil supplements, or blood-thinning medication do not, however, prevent the treatment from being performed.
- Please discuss botulinum toxin treatment with your dentist beforehand.
Treatment
- The treatment takes 5–15 minutes.
- Very small needles are used in the treatment.
After Treatment
- Slight redness and swelling may be visible at the injection sites for a short time.
- Bruising is always possible with injection treatments.
- We recommend avoiding sweating for the rest of the treatment day. When treating the facial area, we also recommend avoiding makeup for the rest of the treatment day.
- The skin may be washed and wetted normally.
- The effect of the treatment begins to show within a few days after the treatment. The final results can be seen within 2–3 weeks after the treatment.
- The effect usually lasts for 3–7 months. Repeat treatments are needed to maintain the results.
