Skin concern
Jaw Tension and Teeth Grinding
Clenching and grinding show up as morning tension, headaches, dental wear and gradual changes to the lower face. Function comes before appearance in this assessment.
Assessed at consultation
Hamilton, Brisbane
Cosmetic Nurse
At a glance
- Dental causes and dental wear are considered before any cosmetic conversation.
- Morning jaw tension and headaches are the most common presenting signs.
- Muscle bulk changes over time can alter the shape of the lower face.
- Where dental review is needed, you will be told rather than treated.
The usual signs
- Waking with a tight or aching jaw
- Headaches concentrated around the temples
- A partner reporting grinding at night
- A dentist noting wear on your teeth
- The lower face gradually looking squarer over years
Why dental review comes first
Grinding is often a dental and medical matter before it is a cosmetic one. Wear, cracking, pain on chewing and jaw joint symptoms all belong with a dentist, and treating the muscle without addressing the cause can mask a problem worth knowing about.
Our position
Where dental causes are prominent, we recommend dental review before continuing any cosmetic conversation. That is a common outcome of this assessment, not an unusual one.
What the assessment covers
History, muscle activity through the day, facial balance and how the jawline has changed over time — and then, if appropriate, the options with their limitations and risks. The full appointment is described on the jaw muscle relaxation page.
Frequently asked
Jaw tension questions
Do I need to see a dentist first?
Often yes, particularly where there is dental wear or pain. If that applies to you, it will be raised at your consultation.
Can jaw tension change my face shape?
Muscle bulk can change over years with sustained clenching, which some people notice as a squarer lower face. Whether that is what is happening is part of the assessment.
Is this treatment or assessment?
The appointment is an assessment. Whether any option is appropriate follows from it, and is explained with risks and alternatives before any decision.
Will it help my headaches?
Headaches have many causes. Whether jaw muscle activity is contributing is something the assessment considers rather than assumes.
Book a jaw assessment
Tension, grinding and jaw change assessed together — with function considered before appearance.
Important: All cosmetic treatments are performed by qualified practitioners following Australian health regulations. Individual results may vary. A consultation is required prior to any treatment to assess suitability and discuss realistic expectations. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
