How can I stop grinding my teeth at night? My jaw muscles are huge. Night guards and botox help temporarily. Any other options?

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Teeth grinding

David Yew, MD · Answer

Please see the video below for a detailed description of how Botox works to help relieve symptoms of TMJ (Temporo-Mandibular Joint) - enlarged masseter (jaw muscles) and how night guards help to protect the teeth.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Botox can be helpful to relieve the discomfort from grinding teeth.  It may also help to slim the jawline from overdeveloped masseter muscles.  If this treatment combined with the night guard is not enough to give you relief you may need to seek help from a specialist such as an orthodontist to determine potential procedures to further help.

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