Injections · Dr Marianne Cayatte
Bruxism and jaw pain in Montpellier
Understand jaw tension and the possible place of injections in masseters.
The times below are general estimates. The length of your appointment and your recovery instructions depend on the treatment area and the protocol selected.
What does the treatment involve?
Bruxism is the tightening or gnashing of teeth, during sleep or in the day. Muscles can become sensitive and tiring. Botulinum toxin may be considered in certain persistent muscle forms, as a complement to dental management.
Who is this treatment for?
Adults with highly contracted masseters and muscle-related pain identified. The care does not depend on the type of skin. Joint pain, dental infection or jaw block first require their own assessment.
How's the session going?
- The doctor looks for the origin of the pain and the care already tried: gutter, exercises, management of the tightness. Dental advice may be requested.
- If the injections are held, the masseters are palpated by tightening their teeth and then a few points are injected on either side.
- The control is about the pain, chewing and function of the jaw, not only on its width.
How long do you expect?
A few minutes of injection, during an appointment usually longer for the examination.
Is it painful?
Short pits and pressure in the muscle. Sensitivity to chewing may persist for a few days.
What is recovery like, and is there any downtime?
No usual cessation of activities. Blue is possible. Temporary tiredness to chew hard foods may require the adjustment of meals.
When will I see results?
The decrease in muscle strength gradually settles over 1 to 2 weeks. Pain is re-evaluated at control, often in the following weeks.
How long do the effects last?
Muscle action lasts several months, often around 3 to 4 months. The effect on pain and need for renewal differs from person to person.
Before and after your appointment
Keep the gutter and exercises prescribed by the dentist. Find the moments of tightness in the day; injections do not alone correct this habit.
Precautions to be considered
Such use may not be permitted on the market. Weakness of chewing or a change in the smile are possible. The doctor explains the alternatives and the place of the procedure in your care.
Your appointment in Montpellier
Dr Marianne Cayatte welcomes you to the 4 Passage Lonjon, Place de la Comédie in Montpellier. To organize your visit, inform the secretariat of the service you are interested in and any care already provided in this area.
Guide updated on 20 October 2026. To deepen: NIDCR — jaw pain and treatment.