BRUXISM & GUMMY SMILE
Restore comfort and a harmonious smile
Botox isn't just for wrinkles. It also helps relieve bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching) and correct a gummy smile by targeting the responsible muscles.
At myclinic, these treatments are performed following a personalized medical evaluation to achieve a natural and functional result.
Your needs
- Gummy smile
- Upper lip rising too high when smiling
- Tense jaw
- Bruxism / teeth grinding
- Jaw pain or tension
- Strongly defined masseter muscles
Our solutions
Botox for bruxism
Botox is injected into the masseter muscles to reduce their overactivity.
It helps:
• Reduce teeth grinding
• Decrease jaw clenching
• Relieve muscle pain and tension
• Limit tooth wear
• Slightly slim the jawline in some patients
Botox for gummy smile
Botox relaxes the muscles responsible for the upper lip rising too high when you smile.
It helps:
• Reduce gum visibility when smiling
• Maintain a natural smile
• Achieve a subtle and balanced result
• Quick treatment with no downtime
How does the treatment work?
Following a medical consultation, the doctor determines the areas to treat and tailors the injections to your anatomy.
The treatment is quick, takes just a few minutes, and generally requires no downtime.
Initial results appear gradually over a few days and last on average for 4 to 6 months.
Personalized care
FAQ
Can Botox really treat bruxism?
Yes, when injected into the masseter muscles, it reduces their excessive activity, which helps decrease teeth grinding, jaw clenching, and associated muscle tension.
How long does the gummy smile treatment last?
Initial results appear gradually over a few days and last on average for 4 to 6 months.
Does the treatment require any downtime?
No, it is a quick treatment that takes just a few minutes and generally does not require any downtime.
Can Botox slim the face when treating bruxism?
Yes, by reducing masseter muscle activity, Botox can subtly slim the jawline in some patients.