Botox for Bruxism. How many units?

June 8, 2015
Asked By:truckee15 in Truckee, CA

I'm going in for a consultation on Wednesday for botox treatment to help reduce my jaw clenching. I have been using a bite splint at night which interupts my sleep. The main concern is my clenching during the day which once I realize its happening, I correct it, but it happens again shortly after. I also have TMJ which I would like to try botox first before actual surgery. What is the least amount of units I can get for treatment? I would like to try little before too much. Thanks

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June 14, 2015

Answer: Botox of Jawline

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answer: There's really a wide variation in how much botox is

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March 25, 2016

Answer: There's really a wide variation in how much botox is

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June 9, 2015

Answer: Bruxism Botox requires at least 15 units per side

Steven F. Weiner, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
June 9, 2015

Answer: Bruxism Botox requires at least 15 units per side

Steven F. Weiner, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist

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