How Much Does Dental Botox Cost in Barnet?

The price of dental Botox varies because it is a tailored treatment. The main factor is the number of units of Botulinum Toxin needed. For example, treating strong masseter muscles for teeth grinding requires more units than treating a gummy smile, which affects the cost. Other factors include the complexity of the treatment and the practitioner's experience. At our Finchley practice we provide a full breakdown at a 30 minute consultation. A Barnet patient with severe TMJ pain needed masseter treatment, costing around £350 and giving months of relief.

Dental Botox helps with medical and cosmetic concerns in the mouth and jaw. Consider this treatment if you have chronic jaw pain, headaches, or facial muscle tension from TMJ. It is also used for bruxism, which wears teeth and causes discomfort. For a gummy smile, it can reduce the amount of gum shown when you smile. Many patients from North London choose this minimally invasive option when night guards have not helped enough.

Your treatment is simple and fast. First you have a 30 minute consultation at our Finchley clinic to assess muscle function, discuss goals, and confirm Botox is right. The procedure itself takes about 15 to 20 minutes. We cleanse the area and inject small amounts into the target muscles with a fine needle. Most patients feel only a tiny pinch. There is no downtime, so you can return to daily activities right after. We may schedule a follow up in 2 to 3 weeks to check results and adjust if needed. Effects usually appear in 3 to 7 days and peak around two weeks.

Post-treatment care is minimal. For the first 24 hours avoid rubbing the treated area, heavy exercise, and alcohol to prevent spread to other muscles. You may have mild redness, tiny bumps, or slight bruising at the injection sites, which usually fades within hours to a couple of days. Relief from TMJ or grinding lasts about 3 to 6 months. To keep the effects up, repeat treatments are needed. A High Barnet patient reported gummy smile results lasting a little over four months before a top-up.

Botox works well but it is not the only option. For bruxism and TMJ pain, a custom occlusal splint or night guard is often the first choice. It protects teeth but does not stop muscle activity. Physiotherapy can help with exercises to relax and strengthen jaw muscles. For a gummy smile, options include laser gum contouring or surgical reshaping, or orthodontic treatment if teeth and jaw position cause the issue. We will discuss all suitable options with you.

To make an informed choice, whether you see us or another practice in Barnet, ask about qualifications and experience in facial injections, the brand of Botulinum Toxin used, the estimated units and total cost, common side effects, how long the results last for your condition, and whether a follow up is included.