Narrowing the face & treating bruxism successfully

It may perhaps surprise you why a centre for aesthetic medicine of all places has taken up the subject of teeth grinding, but our specialists in plastic surgery and facial surgery know the secret against bruxism and know how you can get back to your restful beauty sleep.

At the same time the medical treatment fulfils the aesthetic effect of narrowing the face, known internationally as "facial slimming", that is, that a rather round and frequently unwanted facial shape becomes a more attractive, narrower one.

What is bruxism and how do I get rid of it most quickly?

Bruxism, or, put simply, teeth grinding, is unfortunately a neglected subject. Teeth grinding comes about through an overactivity of the jaw muscle, the musculus masseter.

How is bruxism diagnosed?

The diagnosis of bruxism is relatively protracted and it is often not recognised. Typical symptoms such as a stiff neck, sleepless nights, headaches in the morning, but also ringing in the ears are the classic indications for this possible diagnosis.

At the same time we sometimes notice that the frequent clenching of the teeth at night also grinds the teeth down over time and injures the mucous membrane inside the mouth. Here the diagnosis of bruxism then most probably comes about through self-examination and self-analysis.

With the help of a mirror and your hands you can test for yourself how strong your jaw muscle is. If you tense it and it can be seen standing out strongly on the surface of the skin, this could be an indication of bruxism.

How is teeth grinding usually treated?

The common treatment against teeth grinding is a jaw splint which is made by an orthodontist and worn by patients every night. In order to avoid this dental splint, however, there is also a more elegant therapeutic option.

I do not want to wear a splint; what can I do about teeth grinding?

Precisely the means we use in aesthetics for wrinkle treatments show an outstanding medical effect on the jaw muscle.

The active substance popularly and erroneously described as snake venom is used successfully, for example, against migraine, sweating and also highly successfully for teeth grinding.

Course of the treatment against teeth grinding

First the surface of the skin in the area of the jaw muscle is disinfected.

A gentle line is then drawn from the corner of the mouth along the jaw to the earlobes.

Clench the teeth briefly twice – then follow the injections, which are virtually pain-free and very easily tolerated by everyone.

One treatment, two effects: narrowing of the face

For many patients the aesthetic aspect of the treatment is even more to the fore than bruxism. For the relaxation of the jaw muscle leads to a visible reduction in that same muscle and the shape of the face thereby becomes visibly narrower.

Conclusion on the bruxism treatment

Teeth grinding in patients can be remedied simply and quickly with the means of aesthetic medicine in just a few minutes. Most patients report a great increase in their own quality of life. In the same session, wrinkles such as forehead lines or crow's feet can also be treated if desired. A refresh is advisable every 4 months, since the effect wears off over time.