Teeth Clenching & Grinding

Teeth Clenching & Grinding (Bruxism): Protect Your Dental and Jaw Health with Effective Treatment Methods

Bruxism is a common problem that, due to teeth clenching and grinding habits, can lead to wear, pain and muscle spasms in the dental and jaw structure. Since this condition can cause damage to the teeth and jaw joint problems in the long term, it is of great importance to treat it with early intervention. Among the treatment options, night guard (splint) applications that balance the pressure on your teeth and botox applications that provide relief by reducing muscle activity stand out.

Night Guard (Splint) Application

A night guard is a custom device designed especially for night-time use, in order to prevent the tooth wear, tooth sensitivity and jaw muscle fatigue caused by bruxism.

• Features:
• Produced individually, it fits your tooth structure perfectly.
• By distributing the excessive pressure between the teeth, it prevents tooth wear and fractures.
• Made of light and comfortable materials suitable for night-time use.
• Advantages:
• Minimises the risk of wear, fracture and sensitivity that may occur in the teeth.
• Helps reduce the fatigue and spasms occurring in the jaw muscles.
• Because it is minimally invasive, there is no risk of side effects and it is easy to use.

Botox Application (to the Masseter Region)

Botox application, as an alternative method in the treatment of bruxism, reduces muscle activity through injections into the masseter muscle. This method aims to lower the jaw muscle pain and the pressure caused by teeth clenching by relieving muscle spasms.

• Features:
• The contraction level of the masseter muscle is reduced with botulinum toxin injections.
• The application is performed in a minimally invasive way under local anaesthesia.
• Long-term relief is achieved with sessions repeated usually every few months.
• Advantages:
• Controls the excessive activity and spasms occurring in the jaw muscles.
• Helps reduce the pain and discomfort caused by teeth clenching.
• With a fast application time and short recovery period, it does not disrupt daily life.