How effective is buccal fat removal in treating bruxism? (photo)

Botox is not intended as a primary treatment for bruxism. The root cause of bruxism (teeth clenching or grinding that occurs in the absence of food) has yet to be fully explained. Some possible causes that have been suggested include: Sleep apnoea Stress An unexplained neurological program deep in the brain that has yet to be discovered Botox acts by paralysing the elevator jaw muscles (usually the temporalis and masseter muscles), reducing the ability of the muscle to flex.

Hi, Botox applications of the masseters are to treat square jaws resulting from clenching and grinding of the muscle. Buccal fat removal on the other hand is to reduce the fatty bulge in the lower front of the cheeks. This bulge deepens the smiling fold and typically adds to the jowly appearance of the cheeks, hence some patients seek this treatment. So, depending of the problem, one would need to have the appropriate method/s to achieve a slimmer face and jawline and requires a consultation with your doctor.