{"id":59228,"date":"2026-10-24T18:48:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T15:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/masseter-botox-bruxism\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T16:32:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T14:32:45","slug":"masseter-botox-bruxism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/masseter-botox-bruxism\/","title":{"rendered":"Masseter botox for bruxism: how it works, how long it lasts, side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Guide \u00b7 botulinum toxin<\/span>Melior Clinics \u00b7 updated 24.10.2026 \u00b7 4 min read<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
In short<\/b>Masseter botox weakens how hard the jaw muscles contract: you clench with less force, and jaw pain and tension may ease. It usually lasts 3\u20134 months<\/strong>. It does not treat the cause; with worn teeth or jaw joint pain, a dentist comes first.<\/div>
3\u20134months<\/small><\/span>weaker muscle, then strength returns<\/span><\/div>
14days<\/small><\/span>until a possible follow-up visit<\/span><\/div>
15\u201330min<\/small><\/span>treatment time<\/span><\/div>
375\u20ac<\/small><\/span>from, teeth grinding treatment at Melior<\/span><\/div><\/div>

Prices as of 24.10.2026<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Signs of bruxism: do you grind or clench?<\/h2>

A partner or dentist often notices them first.<\/p>

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Grinding in your sleep<\/h3>

Usually a partner hears it, not you.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Clenching by day<\/h3>

At work, driving or at a screen, often unnoticed.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Jaw pain<\/h3>

Tight chewing muscles; pain can spread to the ear or face.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Headaches, poor sleep<\/h3>

Muscle tension can cause headaches and disturb sleep.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Worn teeth<\/h3>

Sensitive, cracked or broken teeth, lost fillings.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

When to see a dentist or your GP first<\/h2>

A dentist assesses bruxism and protects the teeth, for example with a night guard. Botulinum toxin does not replace it: it reduces muscle force, not the cause.<\/p>