Therapeutic Injectables for Jaw Muscle Tension

Clenching & Jaw Muscle Relief

Why consider this?

What Are Muscle Injections Used For?

❤️Ease Jaw Tension
🔥Reduce Clenching Discomfort
✅Support Everyday Oral Comfort

15-30 min appointments

Consultation required

Talk to a Dentist About Jaw Tension

Jaw muscle tension isn’t just uncomfortable, it can affect how you chew, speak, and sleep. At our dental clinics in Brisbane and Moreton Bay, we offer therapeutic muscle injection treatments designed to reduce overactivity in jaw muscles caused by clenching. Every treatment is provided by our qualified dentists and starts with a full clinical assessment to ensure it aligns with your oral health plan.

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Beyond Dental Care Hamilton, Brisbane

14/39 Hercules St, Hamilton QLD 4007

(07) 3268 2116

Hamilton

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Beyond Dental Care Burpengary

Shop 10/9-11 Burpengary Rd, Burpengary QLD 4505

(07) 3067 2325

Burpengary

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Beyond Dental Care Sandstone Point

Shop 9/204-208 Bestmann Rd E, Sandstone Point QLD 4511

(07) 5429 5628

Sandstone Point

⚠️ Important

A qualified dentist assesses the suitability of the treatment within the broader oral health context.
It’s not a “walk-in-and-request” service (unlike some cosmetic or med-spa clinics).
The procedure is only offered if clinically appropriate and may not be right for everyone.

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Is Jaw Muscle Tension Affecting Your Daily Life?

Persistent jaw tension or tightness. Ongoing muscle tightness can affect how your jaw moves and feels during daily activities.
Daytime clenching, especially during stress. Many people unknowingly clench their teeth throughout the day often linked to concentration or anxiety.
Morning jaw fatigue or soreness. Waking up with jaw discomfort may point to overnight muscle overuse.
Discomfort when chewing or speaking. Overactive jaw muscles can reduce comfort or create strain during normal function.
Facial muscle fatigue or tension headaches. Overworked jaw muscles can contribute to broader facial tension and discomfort.

Functional Benefits

How Can Muscle Relaxants Support Dental Health and Jaw Function?

Muscle relaxant therapy in dentistry is used to reduce excess jaw tension and support comfort during everyday activities. When delivered as part of a personalised oral health plan, these treatments can ease muscle-related strain and improve how oral appliances fit and function.

Reduce Clenching Pressure

Helps minimise muscle overuse that can lead to jaw fatigue or tooth surface wear.

Improve Daily Comfort

Relieves tightness that may affect chewing, speaking, or resting jaw position.

Complement Oral Appliance Therapy

Can be used alongside night guards as part of comprehensive jaw tension management.

Reduce Daily Tension

Helps manage chronic jaw muscle tension from habitual clenching patterns.

Treatment Areas

Which Facial Muscles Contribute to Jaw Tension and Clenching?

Certain facial muscles are more prone to overuse from clenching, tension, or habitual movement. This section shows where therapeutic injectables may help reduce strain and improve daily comfort.

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Masseter

Primary chewing muscle that often holds tension from clenching habits.

Temporalis

Side-of-head muscle involved in chewing and jaw pressure during stress.

Lateral Pterygoid

Internal jaw muscle that controls jaw movement and can contribute to jaw clicking when tense.

Medial Pterygoid

Deep muscle that assists with jaw closure and can cause jaw stiffness when overworked.

Masseter (primary jaw tension) – The main chewing muscle located at the sides of your jaw. This powerful muscle works constantly during eating and often becomes overactive in people who clench their teeth during stress or sleep. When chronically tense, it can cause jaw fatigue, muscle soreness, and contribute to tooth wear from excessive pressure.
Temporalis (stress-related tension) – This large, fan-shaped muscle extends from your temple area down to your jaw. It assists with chewing but frequently holds tension during periods of stress or concentration. When overworked, it can cause temple headaches and contribute to the feeling of a “tight” jaw that’s difficult to fully relax.
Lateral Pterygoid (jaw movement control) – An internal jaw muscle that controls side-to-side jaw movement and helps open your mouth. When this muscle becomes tense or overactive from chronic clenching, it can contribute to jaw clicking, uneven jaw movement, and difficulty fully opening your mouth comfortably.
Medial Pterygoid (jaw closure support) – This deep muscle works alongside the masseter to close your jaw and assist with chewing. When overworked from clenching habits, it can cause deep jaw ache and contribute to the feeling of jaw stiffness, particularly when trying to open your mouth wide or chew tougher foods.

🤔 Did You Know?

Muscle tension in the face and jaw can contribute to symptoms you might not immediately connect to dentistry.

How You Focus

🧠 Stress-Linked Clenching

Concentration or stress can cause unconscious clenching, leading to facial muscle fatigue.

How You Chew

😮‍💨 Muscle Imbalance

Uneven jaw muscle tension during chewing can cause fatigue and discomfort on one side.

How You Exercise

💪 Workout Clenching

Physical exertion or intense exercise can trigger jaw muscle tension and unconscious teeth clenching.

How You Speak

🧘 Speaking Strain

Overworked jaw or lip muscles can affect clarity, comfort, and speech flow.

How You Rest

😐 Ongoing Tension

Constant muscle contraction at rest can lead to fatigue or facial tightness.

How You Eat

↔️ Uneven Muscle Tension

One-sided chewing can overload jaw muscles and create imbalanced tension patterns.

How You Sleep

😴 Night Clenching

Unconscious jaw muscle tension during sleep can lead to morning stiffness and fatigue.

How You Wake Up

😵 Morning Fatigue

Jaw muscle overuse during sleep may cause soreness or heaviness on waking.

meet the team

Dentists Assessing and Delivering Therapeutic Muscle Injections

At Beyond Dental Care, therapeutic injections are never offered on request or for cosmetic purposes. Each treatment begins with a full dental consultation to assess your muscle activity, bite pattern, and medical history. Our dentists will only recommend treatment if it complements your oral health care and aligns with your long-term comfort and function.

Dr. Sein Le Way, BDS (Sheffield) dentist in Sandstone Point

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💎 Smile Expert

Dr. Sein Le Way,
BDS (Sheffield)

Female Dentist

Bachelor of Dental Surgery, 2020 (University of Sheffield, UK)

Orthodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry

📍Locations

Hamilton

Sandstone Point

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💝 Family Favourite

Dr. Jacky Shum,
BOH (Dental Science), GradDipDent

Female Dentist

Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science / Graduate Diploma of Dentistry, 2011 (Griffith University)

Restorative & Aesthetic Dental Care, Orthodontics, General Dentistry

📍Locations

Burpengary

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💎 Smile Expert

Dr. Div Arun,
BDS

Male Dentist

Bachelor of Dental Surgery, 2020 (James Cook University)

Preventative Care, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implantology

📍Locations

Burpengary

⚠️ Professional Treatment Requirements

All therapeutic muscle injections are performed by qualified dentists only
Treatment requires comprehensive dental examination and medical history review
Not suitable for all patients – individual assessment determines eligibility
Results and treatment duration vary between individuals
This is a prescription treatment requiring professional clinical judgment

Start With a Dental Check-Up

We evaluate your jaw muscle tension and clenching patterns to determine if therapeutic muscle injections are right for you. Every treatment plan begins with a thorough check-up to ensure safe, effective care.

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