Teeth Grinding

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS TEETH GRINDING(BRUXISM)?

Bruxism or teeth grinding is a condition in which individual grinds, gnashes or clenches their teeth unconsciously while awake or when they are sleeping.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF TEETH GRINDING?

Causes of teeth grinding include: 

• Stress or anxiety is the most common cause
• Obstructive sleep syndrome
• Antidepressant medications (such as paroxetine, fluoxetine and sertraline)
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Smoking
• Use of recreational drugs or excessive caffeine intake.

WHAT IMPACT DOES TEETH GRINDING HAVE ON US?

Teeth grinding can have significant effects on us including disrupted sleep, facial pain, earache, headaches, pain and stiffness in the jaw joint and worn down, sensitive or broken teeth.

WHAT ARE THE NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR TEETH GRINDING?

At Sutton and Epsom Cosmetic Clinic we administer Botox® into the masseter muscles that responsible for enabling chewing and clenching of the jaw. Within days of its administration Botox takes effect by weakening these muscles. In most of cases reinjection is required between six and 12 months.

WHO PERFORMS THE PROCEDURE?

The procedure is performed by Dr Baba, a highly trained and experienced aesthetic doctor who is also a senior trainer for this procedure at London Aesthetic Academy (www.londonaestheticacademy.co.uk)