Masseter and Teeth Grinding

Masseter and Teeth Grinding

from 30 min

From 3,499 kr

Muscle-relaxing injections in the chewing muscle for teeth grinding and jaw tension.

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About the treatment

At a glance

Duration
30–60 min
Pain level
Most people rate the discomfort 1–3 out of 10
Downtime
No downtime

Benefits

  • Less force in the bite
  • Less strain on the teeth and jaw
  • Can be combined with a bite splint
  • A doctor assesses you first

Expected results

Many people notice less tension and fewer headaches after one to two weeks. The effect usually lasts 4–6 months.

Overview & Procedure

What the treatment is and how it's performed

What it is

Many people grind or clench their teeth, often at night and without noticing. This can cause worn teeth, sore chewing muscles, headaches and a stiff jaw. Muscle-relaxing injections in the chewing muscle reduce the force of the bite, so the strain becomes less. The treatment does not remove the cause of the grinding.

  • One treatment, with a check-up after four weeks.
  • A new treatment when the symptoms return, after three months at the earliest.

  1. The doctor or practitioner goes through your health, your medicines and your wishes.
  2. You are asked to use the muscles, for example to frown, so the points can be marked.
  3. The skin is cleaned.
  4. Small amounts are injected with a very thin needle at set points.

The treatment itself takes 10–15 minutes.

Experience & Recovery

Pain level, downtime and healing

Most people rate the discomfort 1–3 out of 10. The needle is very thin, and each prick lasts only a moment. Numbing is not usually needed.

  • Common: small bruises, tenderness or a mild headache for the first days.
  • Common: chewing can feel weaker for the first weeks, especially with chewy food.
  • Very rare: an allergic reaction.

  • Stay upright for the first four hours.
  • Do not massage or rub the area for the rest of the day.
  • Avoid hard exercise, saunas and hot baths for the first day.
  • Wait a week before other treatments in the area, such as massage and facials.

No downtime. Small marks and slight swelling where the needle went in usually settle within an hour. You can go back to work the same day.

Expectations & Safety

Who it's for and safety information

  • A doctor assesses you before the first treatment.
  • A bite splint from your dentist protects the teeth and can be used together with the treatment.
  • Stress and sleep affect teeth grinding. The treatment helps most as part of an overall plan.

  • Teeth grinding or clenching, especially at night.
  • Sore chewing muscles or headaches in the morning.
  • Anyone who has tried a bite splint without enough relief.

  • Jaw pain that has not been investigated. A dentist or doctor should assess you first.
  • Pain in the jaw joint caused by wear or damage to the joint.

Many people notice less tension after one to two weeks. The effect usually lasts 4–6 months.

  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • Diseases of the nerves and muscles, such as myasthenia gravis.
  • Infection or inflammation in the area.
  • Allergy to the contents or an earlier reaction to this kind of treatment.
  • Some medicines, for example certain antibiotics, can strengthen the effect. Always tell the clinic which medicines you use.

Contact the clinic if you get a drooping eyelid, double vision or clear asymmetry in the face. Call 113 if you have difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing.