Teeth Grinding - Jaw Clenching (Masseter Botox)

Jaw Clenching & Teeth Grinding (Masseter Botox)

If you wake up with a sore jaw, suffer from tension headaches, or notice your teeth are wearing down, you may be experiencing Bruxism (teeth grinding) or involuntary jaw clenching. At The Foreveryou Aesthetics Clinic, we provide a highly effective medical-grade solution using Botox to relax the overactive muscles responsible for these symptoms.

This treatment, often called Masseter Botox, doesn't just provide physical relief—it can also have the aesthetic benefit of softening a square or "bulky" jawline.

How Botox Helps Bruxism

The Masseter muscle is the primary muscle used for chewing. When it becomes overactive or enlarged due to clenching, it can cause significant pain and dental damage.

• The Science: Botox is injected directly into the masseter muscle to partially relax it. This reduces the force of your clenching and grinding without affecting your ability to eat or speak normally.

• The Result: By reducing the constant tension, the muscle begins to shrink in size, and the associated pain often disappears completely.

Key Benefits of the Treatment

• Pain Relief: Significantly reduces jaw pain, earaches, and tension headaches caused by clenching.

• Dental Protection: Helps prevent the flattening, chipping, and wearing down of your tooth enamel.

• Improved Sleep: Many clients report waking up feeling more refreshed and less "tense" in the face.

• Jawline Slimming: If your masseter muscles have become bulky (hypertrophy), Botox will gradually slim the lower face, creating a more V-shaped or oval appearance.

• Non-Invasive: A quick, effective alternative to wearing uncomfortable night guards.

Why Choose Laura Nassa at Foreveryou?

Treating the masseter muscle requires precision to ensure the correct balance of muscle relaxation. As an award-winning practitioner, Laura Nassa provides an expert clinical assessment to determine the exact dosage needed for your symptoms.

• Advanced Mapping: We carefully identify the strongest part of your muscle to ensure the product is placed for maximum relief.

• Natural Function: Our priority is your comfort and safety; we ensure your bite remains strong and your smile remains perfectly natural.

• Clinical Setting: All treatments are performed in our professional, sterile clinic in Newport.

Your Treatment Journey

• Procedure Time: 15–20 minutes.

• Onset of Relief: You will typically begin to feel the muscle "soften" within 1 week, with maximum pain relief felt at 2 to 4 weeks.

• Longevity: Results for clenching typically last 4 to 6 months.

• Maintenance: Regular treatments can actually "train" the muscle to stay relaxed, often leading to longer intervals between appointments over time.

"Jaw clenching is often a 'silent' source of chronic pain. Masseter Botox is one of the most rewarding treatments I offer because the relief it provides to my clients is almost life-changing." — Laura Nassa