MASSETER ANTI-WRINKLE TREATMENT FOR BRUXISM
Teeth grinding and jaw clenching treatment in Leytonstone
If you regularly clench your jaw or grind your teeth, the masseter muscles at the sides of your face can become overworked, tight and uncomfortable. As part of this treatment, carefully placed muscle-relaxing injections will reduce how strongly these muscles contract to ease muscle-related jaw tension, reduce clenching and stop grinding/make grinding less forceful.
Appointments available in Leytonstone, East London.
TREATMENT COST
£300.
SESSIONS NEEDED
Usually one session, with progress reviewed after several weeks.
RESULTS
Jaw tension will gradually ease within 2 weeks.
What does Masseter anti-wrinkle for teeth grinding and jaw clenching do?
Teeth grinding is also known as bruxism. It can happen while you’re awake or asleep, which means some people don’t realise they’re doing it until they notice jaw tension, tooth wear or someone hears them grinding at night.
The masseter muscles are the powerful chewing muscles found at the sides of the jaw. Repeated clenching and grinding can make them feel tight, tired or overworked. Over time, they may also become more prominent.
This treatment uses carefully placed muscle-relaxing injections to reduce the strength of the masseters. You’ll still be able to move your jaw and chew, but the muscles shouldn’t contract as forcefully.
Reducing muscle activity may help with muscle-related tension and stop clenching and grinding or make it less intense. It doesn’t treat underlying stress, sleep problems, dental alignment or damage that has already occurred to the teeth.
What can teeth grinding and jaw clenching treatment help with?
This treatment may be suitable when overactive masseter muscles are contributing to jaw tension or forceful clenching and grinding. It may help with: • Frequent jaw clenching • Teeth grinding linked to overactive jaw muscles • Tight or tired masseter muscles • Jaw tension on waking • Tenderness through the sides of the jaw •A heavy or overworked feeling in the lower face • Prominent masseter muscles caused by repeated clenching Jaw discomfort can have several different causes, and not all of them should be treated with muscle-relaxing injections. This treatment also won’t protect your teeth from wear in the way a professionally fitted dental guard can. If you have tooth damage, locking, clicking or persistent pain, we may recommend seeing your dentist or another appropriate healthcare professional.
What to expect from your teeth grinding and jaw clenching appointment
Your appointment will always start with a consultation so we can chat through your concerns, take a look at the treatment area and understand what you’d like to achieve. We will take time to understand what has been bothering you, explain what this treatment can realistically do for you, and answer any questions you have.
Everything is tailored 100% to you, and your unique goals. If you decide to go ahead, we'll apply a numbing cream, if appropriate, and begin the treatment. We won't start until you're 100% happy. At the end of the appointment you’ll also be given clear aftercare advice so you know exactly what to do afterwards and how to get the best from your results.
RESULTS
Jaw tension will gradually ease within 2 weeks.
SESSIONS
Usually one session, with progress reviewed after several weeks.
DOWNTIME
Minimal; mild tenderness, redness or bruising may briefly appear.
PAIN
Brief pinpricks; most clients find the treatment easily tolerated.
Why Choose Facebox London?
Aesthetic and skin treatments can feel daunting when you have never visited a clinic before. At Facebox London, you will not be expected to know any terminology or make a decision before you feel ready. Our goal is to make you as comfortable as possible. We pride ourselves on this in our friendly East London clinic.
At Facebox London, you can expect:
Who will carry out your treatment?
Teeth grinding treatment in Leytonstone for clients across East London
Facebox London is based in Leytonstone, London, providing treatments in a private, welcoming clinic setting, with free parking nearby. The location is convenient for clients travelling from nearby areas including:
- Wanstead
- Leyton
- Walthamstow
- Forest Gate
- Stratford
- Snaresbrook
- South Woodford
- Woodford
- Maryland
- Other parts of Waltham Forest and East London
Teeth grinding and jaw clenching treatment FAQs
How do muscle-relaxing injections help teeth grinding?
The treatment reduces how strongly the masseter muscles can contract. This may make clenching and grinding less forceful and help relieve some of the tension caused by overworking these muscles.
It won’t address every cause of bruxism, so the first step is checking whether the masseters are contributing to your symptoms.
How quickly does jaw clenching treatment start working?
Some people begin noticing less tension within several days, but the result develops gradually. It may take approximately two to four weeks to assess the full effect on the masseter muscles.
Your response will depend on the strength of your muscles and the severity of the clenching.
How long do the results last?
Results typically last around three to four months, although this varies between clients. Strong masseter muscles, frequent clenching and individual metabolism can all influence how long the effects remain noticeable.
Muscle activity will gradually return rather than changing suddenly.
Will the treatment completely stop me grinding my teeth?
It may reduce the strength and frequency of grinding, but we can’t promise it will stop completely. Bruxism can be connected to stress, sleep, medication, dental factors and other underlying causes that muscle-relaxing treatment won’t address.
You may still need support from your dentist, including a dental guard to help protect your teeth.
Can masseter treatment affect chewing?
You’ll still be able to chew, but some people temporarily notice that their jaw feels tired when eating particularly tough or chewy foods.
The area requires careful assessment and accurate treatment. We’ll explain the possible risks and only recommend it if we believe it is appropriate for you.