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What are the benefits of painful masseter treatment?

  • Start icon Reduces tension and pain in your jaw

  • Start icon Prevents teeth grinding and clenching

  • Start icon Safe, fast and non-surgical treatment

  • Start icon Softens and refines your face shape

What does the treatment involve?

  1. 1

    During your consultation, our experienced clinician assesses your jaw muscles to determine the issue and make sure you are suitable for treatment. We discuss your symptoms and create your personalised treatment plan.

  2. 2

    Once you are ready to proceed, we administer carefully targeted muscle relaxing injections into the masseter muscle in your jaw. The process is fast, and we ensure you remain comfortable throughout.

  3. 3

    The effects of your treatment are noticeable over the next few days as the muscle starts to relax. Your results last for several months, and can be maintained with regular top-up treatments.

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Painful Masseter Treatment

How does painful masseter treatment work?

The treatment works by injecting a muscle-relaxing solution directly into the masseter muscle, which is located at the side of your jaw. This relaxes the muscle, reducing its involuntary contractions and strength. By lessening the muscle’s activity, the treatment relieves jaw tension and teeth grinding, leading to a significant reduction in associated pain and damage.

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Frequently asked questions

You shouldn’t find the treatment painful. The injections are very quick, using fine needles. You may feel a slight pin-prick sensation but otherwise remain comfortable.

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