Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding and jaw clenching, can be treated by weakening the masticatory muscles, with injections just enough to reduce bruxism; by lessening the muscles’ ability to clench and grind the jaw.  This involves a series of injections that are carefully administered in order to retain all the normal functions of chewing, talking and smiling.

Candidates for this treatment will be experiencing persistent bruxism problems, whether during sleep or waking hours.  Prior to any treatment full medical history will need to be established.

Botox® was approved in 2010 by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for adults who get chronic migraines. Chronic migraines are defined as headaches occurring on 15 or more days each month, at least half of which have migrainous features.

In the first instance, patients who are struggling to manage their symptoms should discuss this with their general practitioner (GP) and if appropriate, seek referral to a specialist with an interest in headache disorders.

Further information on the use of Botox® for the treatment of chronic migraines can be found at The Migraine Trust.