Injecting your way to a better smile

Record numbers of Aussies turning to injectables to

Turns out COVID-19 impacted people in more ways than first thought – in fact, the pandemic even had an impact on our collective teeth.

According to Dr Vivek Eranki, CEO of award winning national Cosmetique clinics, Aussies are now turning to injectables to save their teeth.

“Dentists are experiencing an increase in the number of people cracking and damaging their teeth due to clenching and grinding in their sleep. This condition is known as bruxism,” Dr Eranki said.

“Many people are putting the issue down to stress and the challenges they are facing due to the pandemic.

“The problem with bruxism - clenching and grinding, is that it can actually crack and break teeth to the point where they need to be extracted. A lot of people are having to have teeth pulled because of the damage and infection caused.

“Aside from wearing a mouth guard at night to stop the clenching, injectables are becoming one of the most popular ways to help people to save their teeth.”

Dr Eranki said enquiries for injectables to treat bruxism have soared over the last 12 to 24 months.

“A muscle relaxant injectable is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to treat bruxism. Cosmetique has seen a significant increase in the number of patients wanting this type of treatment for bruxism since the beginning of the pandemic,” Dr Eranki said.

How is a muscle relaxant used to treat bruxism?

“The treatment for bruxism can be undertaken in your lunch hour. It is a quick and easy treatment,” Dr Eranki said. “We simply inject into the chewing muscles. These muscles are strong and can grind with up to 250 pounds of force. The treatment does not affect eating or facial expressions, it simply relaxes the chewing muscles so you don’t grind your teeth at night.”

How long does it take to work?

“Within a week, patients start to experience the relaxation of muscles and headaches and jaw pain start to disappear,” Dr Eranki said.

How long does the treatment last?

“Usually one treatment lasts for up to three months,” Dr Eranki said. “Most patients have a few treatments throughout the year and find that it helps immensely. Many patients cannot believe the relief. It is certainly a better option for many people than having to wear an uncomfortable mouth guard every night.”