BotoxRelief from Teeth Grinding / Clenching / Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

At TOTAL TOOTH TREATMENT AKASAKA, we use botulinum toxin injections in our dental treatments.
Botox treatment helps to suppress overactive muscles, aiming for a healthier mouth and jaw.

For Those with Teeth Grinding・Clenching・Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

This treatment is safe and does not significantly impact daily activities such as eating or talking.
Botulinum toxin injections are effective for cases where the masseter muscles are excessively used due to habitual behaviors (bad habits). They can help reduce teeth grinding, clenching, and alleviate temporomandibular joint disorder symptoms.
If symptoms of teeth grinding or clenching persist despite using a mouthpiece or if these issues are causing severe temporomandibular joint disorder symptoms, botulinum toxin injections are recommended.

Do You Experience Any of These Symptoms?

• Awareness of teeth grinding or clenching
• Sensation of loose molars upon waking
• Frequent stiff shoulders or headaches
• Shallow sleep
• Worn front teeth with shortened length
• Worn occlusal surfaces of molars becoming flat
• Frequent chipping or cracking of dental restorations
• Regular bleeding from the same area of gum
• Worsening symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder

Botulinum Toxin Product Used

Botulax

Botulax is a botulinum toxin produced by Hugel, a company based in South Korea. It is approved by the Korean Food and Drug Administration and is widely used in Botox treatments in Japan, making it a reliable and trusted product.

Botulinum Toxin Precautions

• To maintain the treatment effect, regular sessions every six months to a year are generally recommended, depending on individual conditions.
• The optimal frequency is every three months.
• After the injection, the treated area may become red, but this usually resolves within a few hours to 2-3 days. Mild swelling or bruising may occasionally occur, typically subsiding within 2-3 days, with bruising usually healing naturally within 7-10 days.
• Avoid excessive touching of the injection site after treatment.
• First-time patients may experience some discomfort, which usually resolves within a few days.
• On the day of treatment, avoid vigorous exercises, alcohol, and long baths, and stick to showers only.
• Treatment is not available for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, or those with certain skin conditions.
• If you are planning to become pregnant in the future, please consult with us.