Our techniques for the jaw area
We use well-documented clinical techniques to treat hyperactivity in the lower third of the face, fully tailored to the anatomy of your jaw muscles.
Muscle relaxant injections
This is our primary treatment for teeth clenching and teeth grinding. We treat the masseter muscle with precise doses of the medication to reduce spasms and induce deep relaxation.
Gentle technology and medical precision
Our specialists have an in-depth understanding of the anatomy of your jawbone (the Latin term for the jawbone is ‘mandibula’). The injections are administered safely into the muscle belly, well away from the salivary glands and nerves.
A clinic full of expertise
We focus entirely on treating the muscles that cause the pain. The enormous pressure caused by untreated bruxism can, in the long term, damage both the teeth and the bone structure. For patients who already have a dental implant and poor jawbone health, it is particularly important to reduce this pressure, as the muscle force could otherwise compromise the implant’s stability. The Faculty carries out the muscle-relaxing part of the treatment. However, when it comes to purely dental procedures, such as fitting a mouthguard for bruxism, treating an infection in the jawbone, performing jawbone-implant surgery, or answering questions about what is involved in rebuilding the jawbone (cost and surgery), we refer patients to traditional dental care.
Cost of treatment for bruxism
The exact cost of your treatment for teeth clenching or grinding will be determined during your consultation, based on the strength of your masticatory muscles and the dose of medication required given your anatomy.
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Muscle relaxing masseter
from 5,000 SEKTreatment of the masseter, the chewing muscle. It is used for teeth grinding and tension headaches, and as the muscle reduces in volume, the jawline often slims down as a side effect.
Pre-treatment consultation
A successful clinical outcome begins with a thorough consultation. Our specialists will palpate (feel) your jaw muscles whilst you clench your teeth to assess their size and strength. You will receive objective medical information about the risks, expected results and aftercare.
After the consultation, you have a statutory cooling-off period of at least 48 hours (which applies to aesthetic injection treatments) to allow you to decide in your own time whether you wish to give your consent.
Treatment for bruxism
Step by step
To ensure the highest standards of medical care, we follow a carefully designed clinical process when treating teeth grinding and bruxism
Consultation
Medical assessment and choice of method
The therapist assesses the limits of the masseter muscle. You will be asked to clench your teeth tightly several times so that we can pinpoint exactly where the muscle is at its thickest and most overactive.
Preparations
Preparing for a safe operation
The skin over the corners of the mouth is thoroughly disinfected with chlorhexidine. We mark out strategic injection points, well within the boundaries of the muscle and at a safe distance from the facial nerves and cheekbones.
The treatment
Safe care at the clinic
Using a very fine microneedle, the medicine is injected deep into the abdominal muscles, usually at 3 to 4 points on each side. The procedure takes just a few minutes and usually feels like nothing more than a deep, brief pressure. No anaesthetic is required.
After treatment
Awakening and initial rest
The skin is examined. It is normal to experience slight tenderness or redness at the injection site for a few hours.
Recovery & healing
Self-care and convalescence guidelines
Avoid massaging your jaws or the area around the injection sites. Do not wear make-up for the first 12 hours, and refrain from intense, heart-rate-raising exercise and sauna sessions for the first 48 hours to prevent the medicine from spreading to unwanted muscles.
Monitoring & results
Medical check-up and final assessment
If necessary, we offer a follow-up appointment after 4 weeks to assess the relief of symptoms and the relaxation of the muscle.
Our specialists in injections
At The Faculty, we prioritise medical expertise above all else. Your jaw pain treatment and injections for bruxism are carried out exclusively by registered doctors and registered injection nurses with extensive clinical experience. Injecting muscle relaxants into large muscle groups such as the masseter requires a precise understanding of tissue depth and muscle function.
Who can undergo the treatment?
To undergo medical injection treatments, you must be over 18 years of age, in good health and not be pregnant or breastfeeding. A relatively common problem is teeth grinding in children (and teeth grinding in children whilst they are asleep), but for medical and ethical reasons we do not carry out any teeth grinding treatment on children. If you are seeking help for a child’s teeth grinding, we will refer you directly to the child’s regular dentist for an assessment.
Our clinics
At The Faculty, medical expertise meets a welcoming atmosphere. At Hangövägen 20, you will find our custom-built clinic, designed to meet strict clinical standards for hygiene and safety. For injection treatments and skincare, we welcome you to our walk-in clinic at Humlegårdsgatan 14 in Östermalm. Our practice is guided by a scientific approach and extensive experience, creating a safe and transparent treatment journey.
Payment guarantee and insurance
Choosing to undergo an aesthetic surgical procedure or an injection treatment is a personal decision, and at The Faculty, we value complete transparency by always providing a clear and itemized price quote during your consultation. For your peace of mind, you are covered by comprehensive patient insurance as well as an extended warranty period during the healing process. For those who wish, we also offer financial guidance regarding installment options—as a flexible choice entirely separate from the medical assessment.
Frequently asked questions about the treatment of bruxism
Here we have compiled some frequently asked questions about the treatment of bruxism
Are muscle relaxant injections a good alternative to a mouth guard for teeth grinding?
Yes, for many adult patients. Whilst the best mouthguard for teeth grinding does protect the tooth enamel from wear, it rarely stops the underlying muscle spasm. The medication, on the other hand, tackles the root of the problem and forces the masseter muscle to relax. A combination of both is often recommended for the most effective treatment of teeth clenching.
Can you exercise your jaw muscles to get rid of the pain?
In physiotherapy, specific movement exercises for the temporomandibular joints and jaw muscles (often referred to as bruxism exercises) are sometimes used. Relaxing the jaw muscles through, for example, massage or acupuncture can temporarily relieve stress-related tension. However, in cases of severe bruxism, where the muscle has become significantly enlarged, exercising the jaw muscles alone is rarely sufficient to break the involuntary spasm; medical intervention is then required.
Does the treatment result in more defined jawbones?
A common aesthetic concern is how to make the jawline appear more defined. When the masseter muscle is overactive, it increases in volume, which often results in a wider and more square-shaped lower face. When the muscle is allowed to rest through muscle-relaxing injections, it reduces in size. This indirectly highlights your natural bone structure and can result in more defined jawbones and a slimmer V-shape.
Does the treatment help with tension headaches and jaw pain?
Yes, absolutely. Many patients who suffer from chronic teeth-grinding-related headaches and facial pain notice a marked and often life-changing improvement. When the constant pressure exerted by the chewing muscles on the skull and temples finally eases, the most severe symptoms often disappear, making the injections a highly effective treatment for jaw pain.
Can the treatment be carried out if I have a dental implant or poor jawbone quality?
The injections are administered superficially into the masseter muscle and do not affect the underlying bone structure. If you have a dental implant and poor jawbone quality, it is actually often beneficial to reduce the pressure exerted by the muscle to avoid unnecessary wear and tear on your jawbone implant. However, if you have an active infection in your jawbone, we will not carry out any injections until it has healed. For questions regarding jawbone augmentation (cost and surgery), we always refer you to your regular dentist.
Do you treat teeth grinding in children?
No. Teeth grinding in children is relatively common, particularly whilst they are growing and losing their baby teeth. However, for strictly medical and ethical reasons, The Faculty does not treat bruxism with muscle relaxants in people under the age of 18. If you are concerned about a child’s teeth grinding, we refer you to the regular paediatric and adolescent dental care service for an assessment.
What is the difference between bruxism and teeth grinding?
There is no difference. Bruxism is the technical term for teeth grinding (it is the official medical term). Whether you search online for foreign technical terms such as ‘what is bruxism’ and ‘how to stop bruxism’, or use the Swedish expressions for ‘teeth clenching’ and ‘teeth grinding’, it refers to exactly the same clinical overactivity in the jaw muscles that we treat.
