Treatment for teeth grinding, jaw clenching, a square jaw from an overworked masseter muscle, gummy smiles and smile lines, carried out by Dr Celeste Ng at our Jurong West and Clementi clinics.
Botulinum toxin injection relaxes a targeted muscle for several months. At Trust Dental it is used mainly for teeth grinding and jaw clenching (masseter muscle), gummy smiles and smile lines. All injections are by Dr Celeste Ng, accredited by the Singapore Dental Council. Prices before GST: masseter $650, gummy smile $150, forehead lines or crow's feet $350, frown lines $200. Not Medisave or CHAS claimable.
| Treatment area | Before GST | With 9% GST |
|---|---|---|
| Masseter: teeth grinding, jaw clenching, square jaw | $650 | $708.50 |
| Gummy smile | $150 | $163.50 |
| Forehead lines or crow's feet (smile lines) | $350 | $381.50 |
| Frown lines between the brows | $200 | $218 |
Each price is per treatment area. Dr Celeste Ng decides the dose you need at your assessment. Botulinum toxin injection is not claimable under Medisave or CHAS. Read more in our guide to botulinum toxin injection costs.
Botulinum toxin injections at Trust Dental are carried out by Dr Celeste Ng, who is accredited by the Singapore Dental Council to perform botulinum toxin injection. In Singapore, a dentist needs this accreditation before offering the treatment.
Botulinum toxin relaxes the specific muscle it is injected into. In dentistry, that means the muscles of chewing and smiling.
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Dr Celeste Ng asks about your symptoms and medical history, checks your teeth for signs of grinding, feels the jaw muscles, and looks at how your lips move when you smile.
She explains whether botulinum toxin suits you, the dose she recommends, other options such as a night guard, and the possible side effects.
The area is cleaned and marked. A very fine needle is used, and each injection takes seconds.
For the rest of the day: don't rub or massage the area, avoid lying flat for a few hours, and skip strenuous exercise and saunas.
The effect builds over several days, with the fuller effect usually at around two weeks. Dr Celeste Ng will advise when to review.
The effect is temporary and varies from person to person. Treatment is repeated to maintain it.
One price per treatment area. All prices are before GST (9%).
Prices are per treatment area; the dose is decided at your assessment. Not claimable under Medisave or CHAS. Results vary from person to person.
Clinics in Jurong West and Clementi. Evening appointments available.
Call Us NowPrices before GST: masseter (jaw clenching, grinding or a square jaw), $650; gummy smile, $150; forehead lines or crow's feet, $350; frown lines between the brows, $200. Each price is per treatment area; Dr Celeste Ng decides the dose you need at your assessment. Treatment is not claimable under Medisave or CHAS.
Dr Celeste Ng, who is accredited by the Singapore Dental Council to perform botulinum toxin injection. In Singapore, a dentist must hold this accreditation before offering the treatment.
Injections into the masseter (the large chewing muscle at the angle of the jaw) relax the muscle, which can reduce the force of clenching and grinding and ease jaw-muscle tension. It does not cure bruxism, and a night guard is still the main way to protect your teeth from wear. Dr Celeste Ng will assess whether it suits you.
The effect is temporary and wears off gradually as the muscle recovers, typically over several months. How long it lasts varies from person to person and between areas, so repeat treatments are needed to maintain the effect.
The effect builds up over several days, with the fuller effect usually seen at around two weeks. For the masseter, visible change in jaw shape takes longer, as the muscle gradually becomes less bulky over the following weeks.
A very fine needle is used and each injection takes seconds. Most people describe a brief pinch. Mild tenderness or a small bruise at the injection site can occur and usually settles within days.
Common, temporary effects include tenderness, swelling or bruising at the injection site and headache. Masseter treatment can make chewing tougher foods feel tiring for a while. Gummy smile treatment can occasionally make the smile temporarily uneven. Dr Celeste Ng will go through the risks at your assessment.
It is not suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a neuromuscular condition such as myasthenia gravis, have an infection at the injection site, or have had an allergic reaction to botulinum toxin before. Tell your dentist about all medicines you take.
No. Botulinum toxin injection is not claimable under Medisave or CHAS.
Most people return to normal activities straight away. For the rest of the day, avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area, lying flat for a few hours, strenuous exercise and saunas. Dr Celeste Ng will give you aftercare instructions.
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