Masseter Injections
Grinding teeth? Jaw Clenching? TMJ pain? Or just want a slimmer jaw?
Teeth grinding, jaw clenching, and TMJ pain are common. Our treatments relieve pain, tension, prevent teeth damage, and stop headaches. This can also slim the lower face by reducing jaw muscle volume. Read on to see how the treatment works.
Affordable price range.
We Accept Afterpay & ZIP.
High patient satisfaction with results lasting 3 to 6 months.
Friendly, thorough & careful.
Performed by qualified RN or medical Doctor.
Slims jaw muscles & relieves tension.
20 min appointment, minimal discomfort, no downtime.
Headaches, teeth grinding and TMJ pain can be stopped. Temporomandibular Joint or TMJ Disorder usually goes hand-in-hand with teeth grinding (bruxism) and headaches.
The masseter muscles increase in size, muscle tension increases and the cycle continues. This can result in headaches, damage to teeth, disrupted sleep, and even migraines and ear tingling. By treating the jaw with muscle relaxers we can slim the masseters & reduce muscle tension. Within a week a majority of patients notice a significant reduction in teeth grinding, TMJ pain & headaches.
We start with a medical consult & examination of the jaw muscle. The injections are then administered (taking less than 5 minutes). After treatment, avoid putting pressure on the jaw area for at least 6 hours.
Teeth grinding, aka Bruxism, may cause pain, headaches, jaw problems and damaged teeth. Researchers have found that injections into the chewing muscles in the cheek can block the signals that tell these muscles to contract, relieving the grinding and clenching.
Nighttime and daytime bruxism is a very common condition that can cause headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome and tooth problems that can make life miserable. The cause of bruxism isn’t fully known but is suspected to be due to abnormal nerve signals triggering involuntary and forceful contractions of the jaw muscles. Those contractions result in clenching of the jaw and grinding of teeth.
Injections have been successfully used in the management of TMJ disorder symptoms for nearly a decade. The injections are used on the jaw muscles to relax the jaw, some of the benefits are that this can: treat headaches; jaw muscle pain; bruxism (teeth clenching); chronic migraines; and trismus (can’t open jaw).
Ultimately, by reducing the muscle tension and the size of the masseter muscles you may see a slimming effect of the width of your face. This can help to taper your face shape to a V and make you look less boxy.
Bruising is the most common side effect for this treatment; this may be seen in about 1 in 10 cases. Unwanted relaxing of neighbouring muscles is a rare, serious, but temporary risk with muscle treatment; it will go back to normal after several weeks. As everyone’s anatomy is different there is always a small risk of asymmetry. Many people will notice a pre-existing asymmetry due to increased attention & focus on the area. These can be easily corrected on review with our doctor. Infection is possible but exceptionally rare – we have a never had any cases of this.
Your first masseter treatment will last around 3 months. With each subsequent treatment to duration of results will increase. After a couple treatments we can usually switch to 6 monthly treatments.
Yes, you sure can. Our treatment bookings all include a consultation.
You can get straight back to work or fun straight after TMJ treatment. You will have some red bumps for about 20 minutes but these will fade quickly. The important part is to avoid touching the area where the product was applied for 6 hours to minimise the risk of side effects. Some of the spots treated may feel mildly tender for a day or two.
If you’re not sure where to start book in for a complimentary consultation with one of our practitioners to get a free plan and quote for your treatment journey.
Undergoing cosmetic treatment is a serious decision. Each treatment carries risk. These risks, along with alternatives and expected recovery requirements, are discussed with each client in detail during consultation. Some procedures require regular treatment to maintain the desired outcome, and may require downtime and specific aftercare. We are committed to helping you make an informed choice about whether cosmetic treatments are right for you. You can read more about potential risks & considerations here.
