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How Effective is Botox at Treating Bruxism?
Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, commonly affects many people. Yet, it can affect how you sleep and eat and impact everyday living. Bruxism can cause jaw tension and pain, painful chewing, tooth sensitivity, migraine headaches, earaches, and damaged teeth. It’s no wonder you want relief! At Cascadia Family Dental in Bend, Oregon, we offer Botox treatment for bruxism to help manage this condition. Here’s more information from Dr. Jared Adams about bruxism and how Botox works to ease bruxism symptoms.
Is bruxism serious?
Nighttime teeth grinding is an involuntary action that occurs while you sleep. You don’t control the force you clench and grind your teeth, which is why it can be serious. Consistent teeth grinding can damage your teeth, causing them to chip, crack, or break prematurely. Grinding your teeth at night can also have repercussions during the day by causing painful chewing, frequent headaches, or triggering TMJ. Â
What is Botox and how effective is it at treating bruxism?
Botox, a neurotoxin medication, serves both cosmetic and medical purposes. It’s best known for its cosmetic benefits, such as reducing wrinkles. Botox injections also treat specific health issues, including chronic migraines, strabismus (crossed eyes), overactive bladder, and bruxism.
Botox blocks nerve signals to your muscles to keep them from contracting or becoming stiff and tense. As a result, your muscles stay relaxed to ease tension and pain. In the case of bruxism, Dr. Adams will target the masseter muscles in your jaw that are responsible for bruxing. Relaxing these muscles will help ease jaw clenching to minimize bruxism symptoms. Â
What are the advantages of using Botox for teeth clenching and grinding?
Botox is a noninvasive, pain-free treatment that our dental clinic can perform privately. The treatment can be completed quickly, often within 30 minutes. Although the effects of Botox are temporary, the injections can provide up to six months of relief from painful bruxism symptoms. Dr. Adams and our team have ample experience with Botox injections and will do our part to ensure you have a safe, successful treatment.Â
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What other treatments can help reduce the symptoms of bruxism?
Many people resort to using a night guard at night to manage bruxism symptoms. A night guard is a custom-fitted dental device worn over your teeth while you sleep to keep them from grinding. Night guards create a barrier between your teeth to prevent involuntary bruxing. Dr. Adams can customize a night guard to ensure it fits comfortably and provides protection. You can alternate the use of a night guard with Botox injections to get long-term bruxism relief.Â
Who offers Botox treatment for bruxism near me?
If you live in or near Bend, OR, you can come to Cascadia Family Dental for Botox injections to ease your bruxism symptoms. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Jared Adams for Botox teeth grinding treatment, contact us at (541) 382-1279.
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With unwavering dedication, Dr. Jared Adams combines his extensive education, passion for dental wellness, and commitment to the highest ethical standards to create transformative smiles and foster enduring patient relationships.
Dr. Adams's journey began with a persistent childhood dream of becoming a dentist. He holds dual pre-dental degrees in Human Resources and Biology from Gonzaga University and Eastern Washington University. Graduating from Loma Linda University with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2013, Dr. Adams's commitment to excellence is evident through his pursuit of continuous learning, culminating in his recent achievement of the prestigious FAGD, a distinction held by only 3% of dentists nationwide.
Dr. Adams is an esteemed member of several dental organizations, including the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association, showcasing his dedication to staying at the forefront of dental advancements. In Dr. Jared Adams, you'll find a dentist whose expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness are evident not only in his professional achievements but also in the warmth and compassion he approaches patient care. Your smile is in capable hands.