Jaw clenching & teeth grinding · Manchester
Jaw clenching treatment in Manchester
Waking with jaw ache or headaches, worn-down teeth, tension in the jaw, or a wide lower face — masseter Botox relaxes the overactive jaw muscles behind it all. Doctor-led treatment with no downtime.
Doctor-led treatment
Assessment, prescription and review
No downtime
Straight back to your day
Tension relief
Eases clenching and headaches
Subtle facial slimming
Softens a square lower face over time
The Skiin Approach
Treating the muscle, not just the symptom
Jaw clenching and teeth grinding (bruxism) is driven by an overactive masseter muscle — the powerful chewing muscle at the angle of the jaw. Night guards protect your teeth, but they don't treat the muscle doing the damage.
Masseter Botox does. Precise injections into the masseter relax the overactive muscle — easing clenching and grinding, softening tension headaches, and gently slimming a square lower face over time as the muscle rests.
Because the masseters frame the lower face, your doctor assesses your facial structure as well as your symptoms, so the treatment relieves tension while keeping your face in balance.
The Result
A jaw that finally rests
- Less jaw ache and fewer tension headaches
- Reduced clenching and grinding
- Protection for worn-down teeth
- A gently slimmed lower face over time
Results typically last 3–4 months, often longer with repeat treatment as the muscle becomes less active over time.
Signs we treat
When your jaw needs help
Waking with jaw ache or headaches
Tension headaches and morning jaw pain are classic signs of overnight clenching — the masseter works while you sleep.
Worn-down teeth
Grinding progressively wears the teeth. Relaxing the muscle protects them from further damage.
Tension in the jaw
A jaw that feels tight, tired or locked by the end of the day responds as the overactive muscle is allowed to rest.
A wide lower face
Enlarged masseters widen the lower face. Treating them gently slims a square jawline over time — a change your doctor plans for in advance.
The Journey
What to expect
Step 1
Doctor's assessment
Your doctor examines your masseter muscles, reviews your symptoms and facial structure, and prescribes a tailored dose.
Step 2
Treatment
Precise injections into the masseter muscle — quick, comfortable and with no downtime.
Weeks 1–2
The muscle relaxes
Clenching and grinding reduce as the muscle rests, and tension headaches and jaw ache begin to ease.
Ongoing
Maintenance
Results typically last 3–4 months. Your doctor will advise when a repeat treatment would keep the muscle — and your jaw — comfortable.
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FAQs
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