Bruxism and TMJ

Bruxism: Causes, Clinical Presentation, and Management Options
Bruxism, characterized by teeth grinding or jaw clenching, is a common condition that can affect individuals across various age groups.

Causes and Clinical Symptoms
While the precise etiology of bruxism is multifactorial, contributing factors may include stress, anxiety, sleep-related disorders, and jaw misalignment. Clinical symptoms often include:
Teeth grinding or clenching, particularly during sleep.
Jaw discomfort or soreness.
Associated factors such as certain lifestyle habits.
Tooth wear and increased sensitivity.
Headaches.
Facial discomfort.

Clinical Impact of Bruxism
Chronic bruxism may lead to several clinical concerns, including:
Dental concerns, such as enamel erosion and tooth fractures.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction.
Facial muscle tension and associated discomfort.
Changes in the lower face, such as increased masseter muscle volume leading to a wider jaw appearance.

Management Options at Beauty by Doctor
Treatment options focus on addressing the overactive muscles. Muscle relaxant injections are used to temporarily reduce the activity of the muscles involved in jaw clenching and teeth grinding. This approach aims to manage muscle tension and may result in a change in the appearance of the lower face by addressing muscle bulk.

Approach to Care at Beauty by Doctor
Located in Bondi Junction, Beauty by Doctor provides a clinical environment for the assessment and management of bruxism. Under the guidance of medical director Dr Phoebe Jones, the clinic focuses on the clinical effects associated with masseter hypertrophy. Our practitioners take a personalised approach, developing treatment plans based on an individual clinical assessment.
We focus on providing balanced and clinical outcomes within our facility. Suitability for treatment is determined during a comprehensive consultation where individual concerns and treatment goals are discussed.
To discuss management options for bruxism and lower face concerns, you may contact the clinic to arrange a clinical assessment. Due to Australian regulations, pricing cannot be listed online and is provided following a consultation. We offer a complimentary initial consultation, and if suitable, treatment can usually be performed on the same day. For more information please call the clinic on 02 9388 9191.

Suitability for treatment is determined during consultation. All medical and cosmetic procedures carry risks, and outcomes vary between individuals. While complications are uncommon, it is important that potential risks, including rare adverse events, are understood. For more information, please refer to our Treatment Complications page: https://beautybydoctor.com/pages/concerns/treatment-complications