Bruxism Treatment
Do you wake up with jaw tension, headaches or aching facial muscles?
Teeth grinding and jaw clenching (bruxism) can have a significant impact on your daily comfort, sleep quality and long-term dental health. At Aeternum Aesthetics, we offer medical treatment for bruxism using Botulinum Toxin to help relax overactive jaw muscles, relieve symptoms and protect your teeth from further damage.
Benefits of Bruxism Treatment
Treatment with Botulinum Toxin may help to:
- Reduce jaw clenching
- Reduce teeth grinding
- Relieve jaw tension and discomfort
- Reduce headaches associated with bruxism
- Protect teeth from further wear and damage
- Improve sleep quality
- Reduce pressure on the jaw joints
- Slim and soften the lower face in patients with enlarged masseter muscles
Treatment is quick, minimally invasive and requires little to no downtime.
What Causes Bruxism?
The exact cause of bruxism is not always known, however it is often associated with:
- Stress and anxiety
- Sleep disorders
- Certain medications
- Misaligned teeth
- Lifestyle factors such as caffeine and alcohol consumption
Many patients are unaware they grind or clench their teeth until symptoms develop or their dentist identifies signs of wear.
What Happens During Treatment?
Following a full consultation, a series of small injections are placed into the masseter muscles on either side of the jaw.
Treatment takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes and does not require any downtime.
Most patients begin to notice improvement within 1 to 2 weeks, with the full effect developing over approximately 2 weeks. Relief typically lasts between 3 and 6 months, after which repeat treatment may be considered.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE AETERNUM
Why Choose A CQC-Registered Clinic?
Bruxism treatment with Botulinum Toxin is a medical procedure and requires a full consultation with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
At Aeternum Aesthetics:
- We are a medically-led clinic
- We are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Treatments are carried out by experienced healthcare professionals
- Full consultation and assessment are provided prior to treatment
- Ongoing support and review appointments are available where required
Please note that the Care Quality Commission requires providers offering medical treatment for bruxism to be appropriately registered and regulated.
Many of our patients are referred by their dentist after signs of teeth grinding, enamel wear or jaw tension have been identified. Whilst treatment with Botulinum Toxin can be highly effective, we always recommend that patients continue regular dental reviews alongside treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Treatment reduces excessive muscle activity whilst allowing normal chewing and speaking function to continue.
Most patients find treatment very comfortable. The injections are quick and require no anaesthetic.
Most patients enjoy symptom relief for approximately 3–6 months.
If your masseter muscles have become enlarged due to prolonged clenching or grinding, many patients notice a softer, slimmer lower face following treatment.
Yes. Bruxism treatment is a medical treatment and requires a consultation before treatment can proceed.
Every face is different.
During your consultation, we'll recommend the amount of filler required to achieve the most natural and balanced result. Our philosophy is always to use the minimum amount necessary to achieve beautiful results.
Yes. Hyperhidrosis treatment is a prescription-only medical treatment and requires a consultation before treatment can proceed.
Treatment Price
Bruxism Treatment – £280
The exact treatment plan will be discussed during your consultation. Most patients require treatment every 3 to 6 months to maintain symptom relief.
