Is my overactive mentalis muscle caused by jaw clenching?

August 30, 2014
Asked By:MonaCat in Flagstaff, AZ

I have an overactive mentalis muscle which causes dimpling of my chin. I am a jaw clencher. Would there be an association ?

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October 1, 2014

Answer: Jaw Clenching and Mentalis Muscle

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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October 1, 2014

Answer: Jaw Clenching and Mentalis Muscle

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
October 30, 2014

Answer: Dimpling of Chin and Mentalis Muscle

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 30, 2014

Answer: Dimpling of Chin and Mentalis Muscle

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 2, 2014

Answer: Maybe

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
September 2, 2014

Answer: Maybe

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon

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September 2, 2014

Answer: Jaw clenching and gum chewing are responsible for many wrinkles..

Joel Schlessinger, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 2, 2014

Answer: Jaw clenching and gum chewing are responsible for many wrinkles..

Joel Schlessinger, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 3, 2014

Answer: Masseter muscles will build with jaw clenching

September 3, 2014

Answer: Masseter muscles will build with jaw clenching

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