BRUXISM

Enlarged masseter muscles are common and may occur naturally or can grow from excessive teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism), which is often related to stress.

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With overuse from habitual teeth grinding or clenching, the muscle becomes large and overdeveloped, altering the shape of the lower face often in an asymmetrical manner.

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People who suffer from bruxism often report daily headaches, TMJ pain, ear and facial pain, worn down teeth and dental problems.

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Previously the only available treatment was expensive dental splints and physiotherapy which often didn’t address the pain associated symptoms.