Teeth grinding and jaw clenching often bring patients to Dr Sateei not for cosmetic reasons but because of genuine discomfort.
Teeth grinding (bruxism) and jaw clenching often bring patients to Dr Sateei not for cosmetic reasons but due to discomfort. Many are also drawn to treatment after noticing their jawline appearing squarer from chronic clenching.
Stress and anxiety are commonly linked, as are sleep disorders and an irregular bite. Caffeine, alcohol and smoking are associated with a higher likelihood, and genetics may play a role. Chronic clenching can enlarge the masseter muscle, contributing to a squarer jaw.
Jaw pain or tension, especially in the morning; frequent headaches around the temples; jaw clicking; teeth that appear worn; and a broader, more square jawline over time.
Anti-wrinkle injections into the masseter muscle relax the muscle, reducing clenching force and easing tension and headaches, with many patients also noticing a gradual jawline slimming as a secondary benefit. Dr Sateei will take a full history of your symptoms, including how long you have experienced grinding or clenching, to understand your particular pattern of tension. Treatment is dosed and placed carefully to reduce muscle activity without affecting normal chewing or facial expression. Results are reviewed over subsequent sessions to fine-tune the approach.
Dr Sateei treats the whole picture rather than a single symptom, understanding both the muscular mechanics and how to treat them for genuine relief. Ethical, considered care is central to every consultation, whether at her London clinic near Harley Street or her Sevenoaks clinic in Kent, with the goal of easing discomfort as well as supporting a more balanced jawline where relevant.
Stress, sleep disorders, irregular bite and lifestyle factors such as caffeine or alcohol.
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Stress management and addressing sleep issues can help.
Masseter anti-wrinkle injections.
Not fully but treatment will greatly reduce muscular force behind the grinding.
Around three to four months.
Mild discomfort from injections, generally well tolerated.
Minimal to none, occasional mild tenderness or bruising.
Many notice gradual slimming over a series of treatments.
Most adults with jaw tension or masseter enlargement from grinding.
Careful dosing preserves normal chewing function.
Related treatments to reduce jaw tension from teeth grinding:
If jaw tension or a squarer jawline from grinding has been troubling you, Dr Ellie Sateei welcomes a consultation at her London or Sevenoaks clinic.
Our London clinic is located at 91a New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XF
We serve patients from London, Kent and the home counties as well as from all over the world. Our London clinic sits in the heart of Marylebone, within easy reach of the West End by tube, while our Sevenoaks clinic in Ightham is moments from the M25 and M26 for patients across Kent.
