Botox in Dentistry

Botox is an alternative treatment for patients with bruxism, the habit of clenching and grinding teeth, who have difficulty using night guards.

The masseter muscle, which is used to close the mouth and clench teeth during eating, becomes stronger in those with teeth clenching habits due to increased tension. Botox is applied to the masseter muscle, with the dosage adjusted according to the severity of the pain. If the pain is severe, Botox can also be applied to the temporal muscle, another chewing muscle. The aim is to reduce the strength of the overstretched muscle with Botox application. Chewing muscles that regain their normal strength prevent teeth clenching. Botox treatment is a beneficial treatment that can improve bruxism.