Grinding and clenching wear down your teeth, ache your jaw, and trigger headaches. A few quick injections relax the masseter muscle so it can't clench as hard, which protects your teeth and eases the tension.
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The short answer
Botox for bruxism relaxes the masseter (the powerful muscle that clenches your jaw) so it can't squeeze as hard. The result: less grinding damage to your teeth, relief from jaw soreness and tension headaches, and often a slimmer jawline as a bonus. It's quick, dentist-administered, starts at $350, and lasts about 3–4 months. It works best paired with a night guard.
Relax the clench
Bruxism (grinding and clenching, often during sleep) is driven by the masseter, the thick muscle at the back of your jaw. A small, precise dose of Botox softens that muscle's strength without freezing it, so you can still chew and smile normally, but you can no longer clench with damaging force.
Less force means less wear on your teeth, fewer cracked fillings and crowns, and noticeably less jaw and head tension. And because we're a dental office, we tie it into protecting your whole bite.
Schedule a CallDo I grind or clench?
Many people grind in their sleep without realizing it. If several of these sound familiar, it's worth checking.
Your jaw aches or feels fatigued, especially in the morning.
Dull headaches around the temples that often start first thing in the day.
Teeth that look short, flat, or chipped from years of grinding.
Fillings and crowns that keep cracking or coming loose under pressure.
Jaw stiffness, clicking, or TMJ discomfort when you open and close.
Someone tells you they hear you grinding your teeth at night.
A quick, in-office treatment, usually under 15 minutes with no downtime.
We locate the masseter, the muscle doing the clenching, on each side of your jaw.
A small dose is placed into the muscle with a fine needle. It's fast and very tolerable.
Over 1–2 weeks the masseter softens, giving you less clenching force, less pain, and often a slimmer jaw.
No downtime, so you walk straight back into your day. Results build over the first two weeks. Book a free consult →
Why it matters
Left unchecked, clenching slowly destroys teeth. Relaxing the muscle protects them before that happens.
Worn, flattened, chipped teeth, plus jaw pain, headaches, and cracked dental work.
With the clench relaxed, your teeth keep their shape and your jaw finally gets a break.
No "call us for pricing"
Price depends on how strong your masseter muscles are (how many units they need). Here's the honest Miami range.
Estimate based on typical Miami pricing for masseter Botox. Because it's usually considered cosmetic, insurance generally doesn't cover it. Your exact price is confirmed at your free consultation.
A welcome bonus
Years of clenching can bulk up the masseter, giving the lower face a wide, square look. As the muscle relaxes and gradually shrinks with treatment, many patients notice their jawline soften into a slimmer, more tapered shape. It's the same effect behind so-called "jawline slimming" Botox.
For most of our patients the goal is protecting their teeth and easing pain. The contouring is just a bonus they're happy to get.
Botox reduces how hard you can clench; a custom night guard physically shields your teeth from any remaining contact. Used together, they give the most complete defense against grinding damage.
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Who you'll see
Bilingual specialists who do this every day, so you're in expert hands.
Book a free consultation. We'll check your bite, your wear, and whether Botox (on its own or with a night guard) is right for you.
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