The treatment approach for your clenching habit may vary depending on the size of the problem, as in any ailment.
- Night Plates: These transparent plates, which we want to be worn during the night, are only given to patients who apply with mild to moderate tooth clenching problem. The purpose of use of night plates is to reduce the force on the teeth due to clenching during sleep and to prevent erosion of the teeth.
- Botox Application: Botulinum toxin (botox) treatment is widely used today in bruxism / clenching / teeth grinding. With Botox treatment, excessive use of medication is avoided and a much higher success rate can be achieved than other treatment methods. With Botox injection, muscle relaxation is provided by eliminating the stress and excessive chewing force in the muscles without damaging the muscles and without problems with chewing. It prevents your muscles from overworking.