5 days post-op, is it abnormal to switch to "front teeth clenching" after Botox injections in masseter?

March 13, 2018
Asked By:saha232 in Indianapolis, Indiana

It has been 5 days since my first botox treatment for TMJ/Masseter hypertrophy (20 units each side). After the first day I felt immediate reduction in clenching my molars, however as the days progressed to today, I've noticed I am clenching with my front teeth now (moving mandible a little forward and pressing bottom teeth to back of front teeth). Is this compensation going to minimize treatment effects of the botox I received and should I go back for more? if so, how much more?

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March 15, 2018

Answer: Treating clenched teeth

March 15, 2018

Answer: Treating clenched teeth

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