At Amore Dental, we believe that dental care should be stress-free as possible. One of those stress is waiting too long at doctor's offices so, we DO NOT double book appointments. Most of our patients are seen within 5 minutes of appointment time. Since we DO NOT double book, there are rarely any other people in the waiting room. At Amore Dental, we pride ourselves in providing dental care where your primary needs are met and we listen to your concerns.

How Does Botulinum Toxin for Bruxism Work?If you're treated with botulinum toxin for bruxism, a small amount will be injected into the muscles responsible for moving your jaw – most likely the masseter muscle, which is responsible for chewing. It may also be injected into the frontalis and temporalis muscles according to your specific needs. The botulinum toxin will reduce clenching, and it will also help with any accompanying tension and aches in your head that you may be experiencing. Botulinum toxin usually kicks in about 1 to 3 days after injection (but can take up to two weeks), and the effects could last 3 to 6 months.
Having bruxism, pain, and damage to your teeth is an involuntary behavioral habit, so it can be particularly stressful, and you can feel like there's nothing you can do to fix it. But there are various treatments out there that can help you, and Botox may become a more widely recommended treatment in the future. Getting enough rest, eating a healthy diet, and practicing good oral hygiene are all steps you can take on your own to relieve tension in your jaw. And if the problem persists, or has already been persisting, be sure to talk with your dentist or doctor about what bruxism treatments are best for you.