Bruxism, better known as teeth grinding or jaw clenching, happens when you have an overactive jaw. It is overactive because the muscles in your jaw are tense. You may wake up with pain in your jaw, or maybe your partner kicks you out of bed because you can’t stop grinding your teeth. Most people who suffer from teeth grinding can agree that it’s not pleasant. Especially because grinding and clenching create unnecessary risks for your teeth and jaw. Your fillings may break, your teeth and molars may suffer, your chewing muscles become exhausted and even yawning can become painful. The House of Bratz teeth grinding Botox treatment is how you get rid of these issues.
What is teeth grinding/ bruxism exactly?
Teeth grinding, also called Bruxism, is when a person unconsciously clenches their teeth, whether they are awake or asleep. This can lead to physical pain and countless dental problems. All this clenching and tensing of the jaw can also induce horrible headaches, painful tension around the ears and facial pain. Some people suffer from increased tooth sensitivity and others even chip their teeth because of teeth grinding! Bruxism can truly make your life harder than it needs to be and is a source of annoyance for many. Do you suffer from teeth grinding? Then you are perfectly suited for the House of Bratz teeth grinding Botox treatment.
Why do I grind my teeth?
Teeth grinding can be caused by a multitude of reasons. For some it might be stress, anxiety, and sleep issues. For others, it’s the use of recreational drugs, alcohol consumption or too much caffeine! The masseter muscle, used in chewing, becomes tense and overworked. This can cause a wide or square-looking jaw and all the other issues we talked about, such as headaches and sensitive teeth.
House of Bratz teeth grinding Botox treatment
Teeth grinding can truly make your life harder than it has to be. House of Bratz mostly focuses on aesthetics, but also on helping you feel beautiful, happy, and secure on the inside. That might be difficult for you when you struggle with teeth grinding. As for the teeth grinding Botox treatment, our objective is to help you get rid of the tensing in your jaw. House of Bratz uses Botox for this, also known as Botulinum toxin. Botox is a muscle relaxer. Our House of Bratz specialists will inject the relaxer into the masseter muscle, the muscle responsible for grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw. The teeth grinding Botox treatment will relieve the tension in this muscle, which will stop it from clenching your jaw and grinding your teeth.
Teeth grinding Botox treatment process
At House of Bratz, we always start off with a consultation. During this consultation, we will talk you through the steps of the treatment. This is also the moment where you describe what you want to achieve. Our House of Bratz specialist will take a look at your medical history and background, and together you will decide which treatment would suit you best. House of Bratz specialists use their extensive knowledge of aesthetics to create a high-quality look perfectly fitted to you.
Before the needle comes anywhere near your face, we take pictures of the area that will be treated. Since we target the masseter muscle, you may notice a difference in the wideness of your jaw after a House of Bratz teeth grinding Botox treatment. Then, we apply a topical anaesthetic to numb the area. The area will be thoroughly cleaned and the House of Bratz specialist will prick the areas to be treated. We will use a thin, sterilised needle to inject Botox into the skin. This treatment will typically require multiple injections, but it doesn’t take long. Including your consultation, it will take around 10 to 20 minutes.
How long does it take to see the results?
Your final results will show within 14 days, the first subtle changes you’ll see within 3 to 4 days. After your treatment, you might experience a slight stinging or numbness in the area of the injections. Don’t worry, this is perfectly normal and should wear off within a day. You may notice small red spots where you have been injected. These are almost unnoticeable to the eye, and you are immediately presentable after the treatment. The effect of the teeth grinding Botox treatment lasts for about 3 to 6 months, after which you can repeat the treatment. The more often the treatment is performed, the longer it takes for the effect of the muscle relaxant to wear off. Your muscles become less tense, the more treatments it undergoes.
What to do after the treatment?
We advise you to not do the following things after your teeth grinding Botox treatment at House of Bratz:
- No facial treatments, such as laser treatments or peels, for the first 2 weeks.
- Stay out of the sun for 2 weeks and don’t go indoor tanning.
- Don’t smoke, no alcohol, and no physical exercise for the first 24 hours.
- No sauna, spa, and hammam for the first 2 weeks.
- Don’t lie flat and bend down for the first 4 hours.