Dr. Yayoko Ito
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Graduated from Hiroshima University School of Medicine. After working in the Department of General Medicine, he studied under doctors at the forefront of cosmetic medicine. After acquiring knowledge and skills in aesthetics, he became the director of YAYOI CLINIC in 2023. Her specialties include Botox, hyaluronic acid injections, and customized sagging treatment. His motto is to provide natural and pain-free treatments with careful consultation.
This section summarizes the clenching treatment of Botox injections. Clenching, in which one unconsciously clenches the upper and lower teeth tightly, not only causes damage to the teeth and their surroundings, but can also lead to gills. In this issue, Yayoi Clinic, a cosmetic dermatology clinic, explains the causes and treatment of clenching. The advantages and disadvantages of Botox treatment are also summarized, so please refer to this article if you suffer from clenching.
What are the causes and symptoms of clenching?
If you find that your jaw has been feeling tired lately, or that your teeth fillings are coming out easily, clenching or grinding may be a trigger. What is clenching?Unconsciously biting the upper and lower teeth harder than necessary, such as during sleep.refers to
上下の歯をしっかりとかむ行為そのものは悪いことではありません。しかし、なぜ強くかむ癖がついてしまうのでしょうか。まずは、食いしばりの原因や食いしばりがもたらす症状について確認していきましょう。
■ Causes of clenching
There are two main causes of clenching: one,Stress is the causeThis is a case of "clenching. High stress can cause the sympathetic nervous system to become dominant, which tenses the muscles around the mouth, resulting in clenching. In particular,Be careful when you are concentrating on things.です。また、上下の歯をかみ合わせることで生じる脳への刺激は、ストレスを緩和する働きがあるとも考えられています。そのため、日常生活で感じているストレスや不安を解消するために、歯を食いしばってしまうのです。
もう1つの原因が、Due to bite or alignment of teeth. Normal dental alignment, in which the entire dentition engages with equal force, does not place a heavy burden on any particular tooth. However,When there is a partial difference in height, the bite is not stable and the patient unconsciously bites hard.The first thing to do is to make sure that the product is not a problem.
■ Symptoms of clenching
Clenching can have a variety of negative effects, including
- develop a cracked tooth
- Periodontal disease worsens.
- TMJ disorder.
- Induces stiff shoulders and headaches
- have an air of tension about one's shoulders
The strong force exerted on the teeth by clenching not only cracks the teeth,May cause inflammation of the gums and tooth-supporting tissues.。さらに、咀嚼をサポートする顎関節にも悪影響をもたらし、肩こりや頭痛まで誘発するリスクも考えられます。
また、食いしばりや歯ぎしりは、顎の筋肉である咬筋（こうきん）を必要以上に発達させるため、It can also cause the gills to appear strained.It will be. In other words, if you suffer from gills, you may be able to improve your facial line by eliminating clenching.
What is clenching treatment with Botox injections?
There are multiple ways to treat clenching, and Botox injections are one of them. Let's take a closer look at clenching treatment with elabotox.
■What is Botox treatment for clenching?
Botox injections are a treatment method that uses botulinum toxin type A (botulinum toxin), produced by botulinum bacteria, to relieve muscle tension. Using this muscle relaxing action,Botox injected into overdeveloped masseter muscle (gills) to improve clenchingI will do so.
ボトックス注射というと、美容外科を思い浮かべる方もいるかもしれません。しかし、エラボトックスによる食いしばり治療は、保険適用外となりますが歯医者や美容外科・美容皮膚科でも受けられます。歯医者と美容外科・美容皮膚科のエラボトックス注射の違いは、治療する目的と期待する効果です。歯科医院でボトックス注射を受ける場合、かみ合わせなど口腔内の機能改善が主な目的です。一方で、美容外科など美容クリニックで施す場合は食いしばりの治療だけでなく、Also demonstrates improvement of facial linesThis is the case for many people who are suffering from gills as well as clenching. Therefore, if you suffer from gills in addition to clenching, treatment at a cosmetic clinic may be suitable for you.
■Botox treatment process for clenching
Yayoi Clinic, a cosmetic dermatology clinic located in Hiroshima, also offers Erabotox. At Yayoi Clinic, treatment proceeds as follows
- Counseling with makeup removed
- Check the condition of the masseter muscle.
- Botox injected into masseter muscle
- Revisited around 14 days after treatment
- Additional injections as needed
The time required for elabotox treatment isAbout 10 minutes。注入の際にはごく細い針を使用したり、薬剤の配合を工夫したりして、痛みに配慮しながら治療を進めますが、希望に応じて麻酔クリームも使用できます。
■ Duration of Botox Treatment Effects
Botox injected for clenching treatment is not permanently effective as it is broken down and eliminated by the body. The duration of the effect depends on the type of Botox injected and individual differences, but in the case of elabotoxApproximately 3-6 months.Is. Yayoi Clinic suggests a second treatment in 3-4 months.
Advantages and disadvantages of treating clenching with Botox injections
Thus, Botox injections can treat clenching, but there are naturally not a few disadvantages as well as advantages. To avoid regretting that "I made a mistake by taking Botox to cure my clenching," know the advantages and disadvantages before considering treatment.
■Benefits of treating clenching with Botox injections
The benefits of clenching treatment with Botox injections are as follows
- Immediate effect.
- Less downtime and side effects
- Shorter treatment time and less stress on the body
- I can start over.
- Cosmetic effects such as improvement of gills can be expected.
Botox injections areThe effect can be felt immediately, about 2 to 3 days after the treatment.It is a treatment. Another advantage is that it is easy to perform, with short treatment time and little downtime or side effects. Another advantage is the cosmetic aspect of the procedure, which not only eliminates gills, but also produces a smaller face.
■Disadvantages of treating clenching with Botox injections
On the other hand, the disadvantages of treating clenching with Botox injections include the following
- Requires regular treatment
- Treatment not available during pregnancy and lactation.
- Non-zero risk of side effects.
- May cause discomfort in the ability to chew
Because the safety of Botox injections has not been confirmed for fetuses and infants, women who are pregnant or nursing cannot undergo treatment. In addition, although the treatment requires little downtime, there are cases where side effects such as swelling of the treated area may occur after treatment. In some cases, Botox may relax the masseter muscle, causing discomfort around the mouth.
Treatment of clenching other than Botox injections
There are other possible treatments for clenching besides Botox injections. Let's check out some ways to treat clenching other than Botox injections.
■Treatment with a mouthpiece
There is a treatment method that mitigates damage to the teeth by wearing a mouthpiece. Also known as splint therapy, it is used as a sleep solution. Mouthpieces are available over-the-counter, but they must be made by a dentist to fit the patient's own dentition, as there is a risk that they may aggravate the alignment of the teeth.
■Relief through massage
Massage of the masseter and temporal muscles may be considered as a way to relieve clenching. Relax the muscles from the area under the ear that bulge when you bite down to the temples. Place your thumb under the chin and use your other fingers to massage in a circular motion. It is recommended to perform this massage during or after bathing when the body is warm.
■Conscious control in daily life
It is also possible to practice consciously controlling clenching in your daily life. For example, you can consciously make time to relax or relieve stress through exercise or hobbies. It is also important to be aware of clenching and relax when you notice it.
■ Conclusion.
ボトックスは食いしばりを改善する治療方法の1つです。比較的手軽に受けられ、エラ張りの解消など美容的な効果も期待できるメリットがありますが、定期的に治療が必要になるなどデメリットもあります。自分に合った食いしばりの治療方法を検討するためにも、ボトックス注射の体験談やクリニックの症例をチェックしてみると良いでしょう。ボトックス注射について正しい知識を身につけ、自分に合った食いしばりの治療方法を検討してください。
広島の美容皮膚科・美容内科・美容外科・アートメイク ヤヨイクリニック（YAYOI CLINIC）では、お肌、お身体、お顔のお悩み別に治療法をご紹介しています。
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【治療の内容】 ボツリヌストキシン製剤注入
【治療期間および回数】3～4ヶ月ごとに1回
【費用】
・1単位 ¥649～¥869（＋施術料 ¥22,000）※使用する製剤・単位数によって個人差があります。
【リスク・副作用等】頭痛、注射部位の痛み・腫れ、筋肉の部分的な脱力、赤み、あざ、無感覚、内出血など
【未承認医療機器・未承認医薬品等を用いた治療について】
・本治療には国内未承認医薬品または薬事承認された使用目的とは異なる治療が含まれます。
Drugs and medical devices used for treatment were imported through a private importation procedure based on the judgment of a physician at our clinic.
https://www.yakubutsu.mhlw.go.jp/individualimport/purchase/index.html
There are no other domestically approved drugs with the same ingredients or performance, except for those approved by the pharmaceutical affairs bodies.
Information on safety, etc. in other countries
-BOTOX VISTA® approved by the Japanese regulatory authorities for the treatment of expression lines between the eyebrows or at the corners of the eyes in adults under 65 years of age.
-NABOTA receives U.S. FDA approval
There is a possibility that serious risks, side effects, etc. have not been identified.
In the unlikely event of serious side effects, the drug is not covered by the government's Adverse Drug Reactions Relief Program.
