Teeth Grinding Treatment
What is teeth grinding (bruxism)?
Bruxism, as it is called teeth grinding, or as it is referred to in medicine, usually refers to clenching their teeth in a way that the person does not notice, rubbing their teeth while moving their jaws as they clench their teeth, and making a noise called gnashing. Tooth grinding is a condition in which physiological and / or psychological factors can play a role. The main cause of this discomfort may be related to the tooth structure, jaw and joint, as well as teeth grinding (bruxism) may be a psychological reaction that occurs entirely due to stress.
Is teeth grinding (bruxism) dangerous?
Tooth grinding (bruxism) discomfort has effects that reduce the quality of life of the person such as an inefficient sleep, having to make noise during the sleep process, waking up with headache and jaw pain. Long-lasting teeth grinding (bruxism) negatively affects the health of the mouth and teeth area, which is the beginning of the digestive system. The pressure that occurs as a result of squeezing the teeth and jaw at night erodes the teeth over time, forcing the tooth roots and causing the teeth to fall out.
How is teeth grinding (bruxism) treated?
Before starting the teeth grinding treatment, it is an important step to determine whether the person’s teeth grinding problem is caused by a physiological jaw and joint disorder. In the problem of tooth grinding that occurs within the scope of the jaw and joint disease of physiological origin, it is the right approach to eliminate the disorder that causes teeth grinding and thus to treat the problem of teeth grinding. Botox application, which is a medical aesthetic method, can be used to prevent tooth grinding in cases that do not have a physiological origin, that is, are not caused by a disorder in the jaw and joints of the person or the tooth structure. In the application of Botox for teeth grinding treatment, the jaw muscles, which cause the person’s involuntary clenching of teeth, soften with the use of Botox material. While the person’s clenching and jaw movement softens, the functions of biting, eating and laughing are not affected. The positive effect of Botox application, especially in patients with psychological tooth grinding (bruxism) problem, is that the person stops this habit involuntarily and relieves the damaged teeth and jaw areas due to teeth grinding.
How to apply Botox for teeth grinding (bruxism) treatment?
In the event that the most appropriate treatment method to achieve the desired results according to the doctor’s determinations and the patient’s wishes is Botox application, the area where the application will be started is cleaned and hygienically prepared to apply in the first stage. Botox toxin at a dose determined by the doctor depending on the patient’s need is injected into the jaw muscles, which cause tooth grinding in Botox application, which has a low pain sensation due to the use of a fine-tipped needle and does not require local anesthesia. Light ice is applied to the area to prevent swelling and bruising after the procedure. After the procedure is completed within 15 to 20 minutes, the patient can continue his/her daily life without any problems. Mild rashes that may occur on sensitive skins disappear spontaneously within a few days.
How long does the effect of Botox application for the treatment of teeth grinding (bruxism)?
After the Botox application for teeth grinding (Bruxism) treatment, the complaint of the person begins to decrease in the first week when the restrictive effect of the toxin on the jaw muscles that provide the muscle movements that cause teeth grinding. Botox toxin, which is absorbed by the body, does not have a permanent effect for a lifetime, but it continues to affect the relevant muscle groups for 4 to 6 months. If the person’s teeth grinding problem continues at the end of this period, Botox application can be repeated and its positive effects can be regained.
What should be considered when applying Botox for the treatment of teeth grinding (bruxism)?
As it should be in every application that may affect health, the person must be examined by a specialist doctor before applying Botox for the treatment of teeth grinding. Progressing the process of Botox application for teeth grinding treatment under the supervision of a specialist doctor, the use of reliable and effective materials in applications, and the hygienic problem of the environment where the application is carried out are of great importance in terms of eliminating possible side effects and risks.
What is the price of the Botox application for the treatment of teeth grinding (bruxism)?
The information given in the articles on our website is written in order to briefly answer the people’s curiosity about medical aesthetics and dermatology applications. The most appropriate treatment method according to the structural characteristics of the person and the reason for application can only be determined depending on the determinations to be made after a specialist physician examines the person. Depending on the approach that the treatment method should be clarified in a personalized way, price information for Botox application for teeth grinding treatment cannot be provided on the internet. You can call us on 0312 219 18 81 and 0312 219 18 82 for more detailed information about Botox application for teeth grinding treatment and to make an appointment.