Bruxism, also called teeth grinding, can cause significant teeth damage, lead to concerns such as TMD disorder and make it difficult to sleep each night, but fortunately, dental Botox® offers a solution to treat bruxism for many patients. It is helpful to learn more about dental Botox in order to decide if it is an appropriate solution for you.
There are several ways that a dentist may recommend treating bruxism, and their recommendation is often based on the severity of the symptoms and the cause of the concern. One common method of bruxism treatment is dental Botox. The following is a review of three notable benefits that Botox treatment can offer patients with bruxism.
Perhaps the main benefit that dental Botox offers patients with bruxism is relief from a tense jaw. Often, the cause of bruxism is a stiff jaw, which can tense up at night and lead to clenching and grinding of teeth. Botox works by reducing muscle activity in the jaw. The benefits that many receive from dental Botox for bruxism treatment include:
Of course, the benefits vary from patient to patient, but the studies of dental Botox used to treat bruxism thus far are promising, as they can reduce the activity and overall stiffness of the jaw muscles, making it less likely to unknowingly grind teeth while asleep.
Another notable benefit of dental Botox is that it does not impair the patient’s ability to sleep. This is an essential benefit for many with bruxism, as other treatments do not always allow for a good night of rest. Nightguards for nighttime teeth grinding, for example, require the patient to wear the device while they sleep, which is not always the easiest thing to do.
Many dentists may recommend patients wear a nightguard along with bruxism treatment, butthis is not always necessary in every instance. Even if the patient does decide to wear a nightguard for maximum protection, a more relaxed jaw that leads to less clenching and grinding also helps patients enjoy their night of rest without waking up constantly.
The main reason for Botox treatment outside of the dentist’s office is to improve facial appearance. Botox is commonly known to reduce wrinkles. This benefit also applies to Botox used for dental purposes, such as treating bruxism. Additionally, many patients report having a softer jaw appearance after Botox treatment, which many find to be more attractive.
We enjoy helping patients in our local community achieve relief from bruxism symptoms through dental Botox and other forms of treatment. If you would like to learn more about bruxism treatment, then we encourage you to reach out to our friendly team by phone or email today to arrange a time to come in for your first visit.
Request an appointment here: https://creatingsmiles.dental or call Creating Smiles Family Dental PC at (973) 302-2082 for an appointment in our Bloomfield office.
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