Botox Injections for Bruxism

Botox injections are highly popular for their non-surgical cosmetic benefits in addition to the relief of several medical issues such as hyperhidrosis, migraine etc.

Botox skin treatment is injected and works by weakening the muscles that either cause wrinkles or difficulty in movement. As the muscles do not contract very often, the pain, wrinkles and do not occur as a consequence.

Botox provides amazing results for people who suffer from Bruxism and TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) pain. Also known as Jaw clenching, bruxism, is a condition that causes pain in lower jaw and undue wear on teeth. Many people use nocturnal splints to protect the teeth and several other medications in an attempt to reduce inflammation of the muscle or to limit the activity of that muscle. A vast majority of such attempts fail to address this issue.

Botox appears to be the best choice in treatment of bruxism. It works wonders in reducing the jawline and providing a smooth, feminine lower jaw contour. It works effectively by being injected in specific parts of the face into the sorest part of the muscle, weakening the most spastic part of the overgrown masseter muscle without affecting the ability to chew.

What is Masseter Muscle? The muscle of the lower jaw which helps in its movement is called masseter muscle. Botox Jaw Reduction weakens this muscle to relieve Bruxism.

During the process, the spasticity is broken by weakening of only certain parts of the muscles that cause the pain. Even partial relief reduces pain and chewing issues at large extent. Therefore it is highly important for a doctor to locate the area of spasm. Normally, the patient tells the doctor about the effected part. With that being said, the only area to avoid for injecting directly or towards the parotid gland area.

For Botox jaw reduction, it takes about 25-30 units per the affected side as initial dose of Botox injections. The only area to avoid for injecting is directly into and through the parotid gland area. It usually takes about 25 to 30 units per the affected side as a starting dose. In some cases, a higher dose may be required for full-fledged relief if the initial dose shows lesser effects.

Botox jaw reduction normally take a week to show its peak outcome like with other types of Botox injections. It has been observed that Botox injections may cause unease in the first few days following the treatment caused by the needle trauma to the muscle from the injection. However, it is totally normal. The ideal results appear in form of perfect jawline shape minus bruxism and TMJ pain which no other skin treatment solutions have been able to provide yet.