Therapy of bruxism

A completely new, simple method of treatment is a still largely unknown method – an injection against teeth grinding: BOTOX. You should also consult your dentist and, if necessary, a psychotherapist.

Botox against teeth grinding

Botox works by dampening the tense jaw muscles, but the normal chewing muscles are not affected.
The Botox expert Dr. Franz injects the agent specifically where we want to bring about a slight “relaxation” of the chewing muscles – directly into the crunching muscle, the effect is somewhat delayed compared to Botox treatments for wrinkles (after about 4 weeks as a rule) and lasts 3-6 months.

Risks of bruxism therapy with Botox

The therapy only takes about 15 minutes and is completely low-risk, provided it is carried out by a specialist.

Costs of bruxism therapy with Botox

Treatment is usually carried out twice a year and the costs are not covered by statutory health insurance.
Since the jaw muscle varies in strength from person to person, costs of between €400-600 must be expected.