Migraine & Bruxism Treatment
Chronic jaw tension, teeth grinding, and tension headaches are often interconnected – rooted in overactive jaw muscles and the way your teeth come together. As both a dentist and an aesthetic practitioner, Dr Shabri brings a unique depth of understanding to these conditions, addressing not just the symptoms but the underlying causes driving them.
Botulinum toxin treatment for bruxism and migraine is a highly effective intervention that reduces muscle overactivity, relieves pain, protects your teeth from further damage and can restore facial balance. If you experience morning jaw pain, worn teeth, tight jaw muscles, TMJ discomfort, or frequent tension headaches, this treatment may provide significant relief.
Treatment Overview
Your journey begins with a detailed consultation, where Dr Shabri will assess your medical history, migraine or headache patterns, bite, grinding patterns, jaw muscle activity, jaw joint function, and facial balance. This allows her to understand the root causes and design a treatment plan that addresses both function and aesthetics.
Following assessment and diagnosis, botulinum toxin is gently administered into the masseter and temporalis muscles using ultra-fine needles. This relaxes overactive muscles without affecting natural movement, expression, or your ability to chew and speak normally.
Dr Shabri’s gentle, pain-free approach ensures your comfort throughout treatment. Over time, the muscles relax, reducing clenching, grinding, and the associated discomfort, helping you feel more at ease and improving overall facial harmony.
A follow-up appointment is arranged to assess your response. If needed, Dr Shabri may recommend additional treatments such as a custom nightguard, bite adjustments, or restorative dentistry to support long-term results. The treatment targets excessive grinding without affecting normal function. A nightguard protects teeth from damage but doesn’t stop the grinding itself – botulinum toxin addresses the cause. The two work well together, and many cases of TMJ pain and migraines are caused by chronic muscle overactivity that this treatment can significantly reduce.
Benefits of Bruxism Treatment
A slimmer and more balanced facial appearance
Relief from teeth grinding (bruxism) and jaw tension
Fewer headaches and migraine episodes
Reduced discomfort in your jaw, neck and face
Improved sleep quality
Non-surgical, minimally invasive treatment
Results that complement aesthetic treatments for overall facial harmony
FAQs
How is Dr Shabri's approach different?
Dr Shabri is one of the few practitioners who combines advanced training in dentistry, occlusion (your bite) and aesthetic medicine. This allows her to assess not just the muscles, but the dental and bite factors driving your grinding and tension – creating a treatment plan that addresses both. Most aesthetic practitioners only treat the muscles; most dentists only focus on protecting the teeth. Dr Shabri addresses the root cause.
Who is suitable for this treatment?
This treatment is suitable for adults experiencing chronic jaw tension, teeth grinding, clenching, enlarged jaw muscles, or migraine headaches linked to muscle tension. Dr Shabri will assess your anatomy and symptoms to create a personalised plan.
How is this different from wearing a nightguard?
A nightguard protects your teeth from the damage caused by grinding, but it doesn’t stop the grinding itself – your muscles remain overactive. Botulinum toxin addresses the cause by relaxing the muscles. The two treatments work well together and can be combined for comprehensive protection.
Will this affect my ability to chew or speak?
No. The treatment targets excessive grinding and clenching without affecting your ability to chew, speak or smile naturally. Normal function is fully preserved.
Can this treatment help with my headaches, migraines or TMJ pain?
Yes. Many cases of TMJ pain and migraines are caused by chronic muscle overactivity and clenching. By relaxing the jaw muscles, botulinum toxin can significantly reduce discomfort, clicking, restricted movement, and the frequency and severity of tension headaches. Dr Shabri will assess whether your symptoms are likely to respond to this treatment.
How long do results last?
Results usually appear within 4-8 weeks and last for around 4-6 months. Maintenance treatments are recommended to sustain both symptom relief and aesthetic benefits.
Will my face look different?
In most cases, no visible change occurs. However, if you have enlarged jaw muscles from chronic grinding, you’ll notice a gradual slimming of the lower face as the muscles reduce in size. This creates a more refined, balanced jawline and is often a welcomed benefit.
Suffering from jaw tension, grinding, or chronic headaches?
Contact us today to arrange your consultation with Dr Shabri.