Tooth Grinding / Bruxism Treatment
Tooth grinding, medically known as bruxism, is a common issue treated at Cityskin in Melbourne. We understand that nocturnal tooth grinding can lead to wear of the teeth and morning headaches from tense jaw muscles, with 12% of women and 6% of men being tooth grinders. Luckily, we offer a solution that targets the masseter muscles, which is responsible for biting and clenching.
Solutions for Tooth Grinding and Headaches:
To alleviate tooth grinding, patients can wear a dental mouthguard overnight. This solution can help protect your teeth and adjust your bite position to reduce clenching of your back teeth. While over-the-counter mouthguards are available, it is advisable to consult a dentist for a custom-fitted solution.
We offer wrinkle management consultations in Melbourne at Cityskin, to address tooth grinding and subsequent headaches. During a consultation, a Cityskin clinician will be able to discuss your treatment options, as well as inform you about the specifics of this treatment.
How Can Tooth Grinding Be Treated?
When we treat patients for tooth grinding, we address the masseter muscle – also known as the bite muscle. By addressing this underlying cause, symptoms such as tooth wear, jaw ache, and headaches can be alleviated.
To discuss the specifics of this treatment, book a consultation with a member of our treatment team.
Why Does Tooth Grinding Cause Headaches?
Grinding your teeth while placing your fingers on your temples allows you to feel the contraction of the temporalis muscle. Prolonged contractions of this muscle during sleep can lead to waking up with headaches.
Cityskin Clinics in Melbourne Offering Tooth Grinding Consultations:
Cityskin offers tooth grinding / bruxism consultations at our clinic across Melbourne. We treat hundreds of patients each year for tooth grinding so you can be reassured that you are in safe hands.
FAQs
The effects of tooth grinding/bruxism treatment usually become noticeable within 10 days. Full improvement is typically experienced around 6 weeks after treatment. If clenching persists after this period, we recommend a review appointment. In some cases, additional treatment of the bite muscle may be necessary. If tension in the temples occurs, wrinkle management treatments can be provided to the muscle near the temples (temporalis) to alleviate symptoms.
Typically, relief from tooth grinding lasts between 2-4 months. The duration of results can vary based on the strength of the bite muscle, medication factors, and other individual factors.
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Clinic Locations
Cityskin has clinics across Melbourne offering solutions to your facial concerns, such as wrinkle management, volume enhancement, double chin removal, collagen stimulating, facial slimming, tooth grinding, and more. To discuss your treatment options with a Cityskin clinician, we encourage you to book a consultation.
If you are a new patient, please proceed to book a free 30-minute consultation under the “I am a new patient” section. All our consultations for new patients at Cityskin are free.
To get in touch with us at any of our clinics please visit the contact page or message us on live chat.
TGA Guidelines
Following the new guidelines from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Cityskin can no longer mention terms like “anti-wrinkle injections” and “dermal fillers”. This will include mentions to prescription medicines (products) used for treatment of wrinkles or concerns about the shape or volume of facial features.
Instead, here is how we can communicate:
Our expert practitioners can provide consultations about:
- Reducing the appearance of wrinkles
- Increasing the appearance of lip volume
- Improving the skin texture and tone
We’re making these changes for your wellbeing and offering free expert consultations with our practitioners so you can make an informed decision. For more information on the treatments available at our clinic, feel free to reach out to us at 1800 248 975 or book a consultation with one of our Doctors or Cosmetic Nurses.