Xeomin Injection therapy for Masseter Muscles

A treatment for relieving tense jaws

Many of us clench our jaw when we're stressed and some aren’t even aware they are doing it. It can happen during the day when you're feeling overwhelmed (and this can quickly become a habit) or at night, which can lead to teeth grinding as well. If you notice jaw pain as soon as you wake up, this is likely the cause of that pain. The jaw muscle (masseter) enlarges when people clench or grind their teeth and it can start to hurt or ache. When this happens, many people seek help from their dentist, who often suggests wearing a night guard to protect teeth along with jaw exercises. And these solutions can be just fine and simple enough fixes for a lot of people. But if you don’t like the idea of wearing a night guard, or you’ve tried it without relief, you might need additional help. That's where the injections come in. Injections of Xeomin every three to eight months into the masseter muscle on both sides of the jaw can relax the muscle and reshape the jaw in the process.