Teeth Grinding & Masseter Enlargement NYC

At her Upper East Side practice in New York City, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Marie Hayag provides expert evaluation and treatment for teeth grinding (bruxism) and masseter muscle enlargement. Chronic jaw clenching and grinding can lead to facial pain, headaches, dental wear, and widening of the lower face. At Marie Hayag, MD, treatment focuses on precisely relaxing overactive masseter muscles using physician-guided Botox injections to reduce tension, protect oral health, and subtly refine facial contours.

Teeth grinding and masseter enlargement can cause:

• Jaw pain or tightness
• Morning headaches
• Tooth wear or sensitivity
• Clicking or tension in the jaw
• A wider or square lower face appearance

Because bruxism often occurs unconsciously, particularly during sleep, professional evaluation is essential to confirm diagnosis, assess muscle hypertrophy, and determine the most appropriate treatment approach.

Bruxism and masseter hypertrophy may develop due to:

• Stress or anxiety
• Sleep disturbances
• Bite misalignment
• Habitual jaw clenching
• Genetic predisposition

Over time, chronic overuse of the masseter muscle can lead to hypertrophy, contributing to both functional discomfort and visible lower face widening.

Botox is an FDA-approved neuromodulator that temporarily relaxes targeted muscles by blocking nerve signals responsible for contraction.

Botox helps reduce jaw tension, decrease the intensity of teeth grinding, alleviate associated headaches, and gradually slim the lower face by reducing masseter muscle hypertrophy over time.

Ideal for patients experiencing bruxism symptoms, jaw discomfort, or cosmetic lower face widening due to masseter enlargement who seek a non-surgical treatment option.

You may be a good candidate if you:

• Grind or clench your teeth, especially at night
• Experience jaw soreness or morning headaches
• Notice widening of the lower face
• Have been advised by a dentist that you grind your teeth
• Prefer a non-surgical, minimally invasive solution

A consultation with Dr. Hayag will include assessment of muscle strength, facial proportions, and symptom severity to determine candidacy.

Botox injections for the masseter muscle are performed in-office and typically take only minutes.

• Minimal discomfort during injection
• No significant downtime
• Mild, temporary soreness or swelling possible

Muscle relaxation develops gradually over 1-2 weeks. Improvement in jaw tension and facial contour refinement typically becomes noticeable within several weeks. Results generally last 3-4 months, with maintenance treatments recommended to sustain therapeutic and aesthetic benefits.

The cost of Botox treatment in New York City depends on:

• The strength and size of the masseter muscles
• The number of units required
• Individual treatment goals

During your consultation at Marie Hayag, MD, a personalized treatment plan and detailed pricing estimate will be provided.

• Board-certified dermatologist
• Expertise in facial anatomy and neuromodulator treatments
• Conservative, precision-based injection technique
• Focus on both functional relief and aesthetic balance
• Customized dosing for natural-looking results

Dr. Hayag emphasizes safe, anatomically precise injections to reduce symptoms while maintaining facial harmony.