Clenching and grinding (bruxism) are often multifactorial. Contributing factors can include stress, sleep patterns, jaw muscle activity, dental alignment, medications and other medical issues. Your clinician may recommend review with your dentist and/or GP as part of comprehensive care.

The process usually begins with a history and examination of your jaw muscles and symptoms. Your clinician will then discuss non-surgical strategies that may be appropriate within the clinic’s scope. If prescription-only options are clinically indicated, these are not advertised and are only considered and discussed privately in consultation with a registered health practitioner.

No specific level of relief or timeframe can be promised in advance. Ongoing input from your dentist or GP may still be required.

In some cases, jaw clenching management may be planned alongside other non-surgical lower-face treatments, if clinically appropriate. Any combination is assessed on a case-by-case basis, with timing and safety considered. In some instances, combination treatment may not be recommended.

Yes. Clenching and grinding can affect teeth, bite and jaw joints and may be linked to other medical conditions. Ongoing care from your dentist and/or GP is important, especially where there is tooth wear, pain, joint issues, sleep concerns or headaches. Clinic-based care does not replace dental or medical management.

Suitability is assessed individually. Treatment may not be recommended in situations such as:

• Active infection or inflammation in the area
• Certain medical or neurological conditions
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding for some interventions
• Specific medications or history that increase risk

In these cases, your clinician may advise no in-clinic procedure and recommend review with your dentist, GP or another specialist instead.