Doctors can use medication such as Botox to treat teeth-clenching (bruxism) side effects. However, dentists are able to manage the condition in a much more conservative way.
Bruxism is a condition that is triggered by high-stress levels. The symptoms associated with bruxism number over 40. These include:
- cramping in the trapezius muscles
- frequent stress headaches
- overly-developed masseter muscles
- lack of quality sleep and even eye bags/dark circles.
More serious cases can result in the cracking of the posterior teeth and movement of the tooth position.
Botox can help to alleviate one of the symptoms by semi-paralysing the muscle but you may be left with all the other symptoms.
A dentist can fabricate a custom mouthguard that you wear in your sleep to reduce these symptoms. This will provide a more holistic, preventative, natural and more long-term resolution.
