Would Botox help with teeth clenching?

Thanks for your question. Teeth grinding is called "bruxism" so if you search that term you might find more information. In general, Botox can work for reducing the strength of the masseter muscles (the biggest jaw muscles which help us grind our teeth). If you keep getting the Botox injections regularly, the muscle atrophies (becomes less bulky) and over time you will require less Botox or may be none.See a plastic surgeon in your area and ask them if they are familiar with using Botox for this particular indication. If not, you might consider checking into a maxillofacial surgeon.Good luck to you!

Botox can certainly help with grinding or bruxism if
injected properly.Botox may need to be injected
every 6 months. It will certainly help with minimizing teeth clenching. This should
be done in the hands of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist in conjunction
with a dentist, who may recommend a night guard, which is also very helpful.

Grinding your teeth can happen as a result of stress, anxiety, or even an abnormal bite. Often, teeth grinding or clenching is done at night, and many people don’t realize they’re doing it. Botox will not only make your jawline thinner, but it can also reduce the muscle’s strength and subsequently result in less grinding/ clenching.