We start with the cause. Your dentist examines your teeth, jaw muscles, jaw joint and smile, then talks you through the options, from a custom night guard to muscle-relaxing (botulinum toxin) injections. Injections are carried out only by Dr Celeste Ng and Dr Celeste Ling, accredited by the Singapore Dental Council. Jurong West, Clementi and Tanjong Pagar (Vera Dental Implants).
Teeth grinding, jaw clenching and jaw-muscle pain are assessed at a one-to-one consultation. Depending on the cause, options include a custom night guard, advice and care for the jaw joint, and botulinum toxin injections to relax an overactive jaw muscle. A gummy smile caused by an active upper lip may be treated with a small injection; other causes need gum or orthodontic treatment. Injections are carried out only by Dr Celeste Ng and Dr Celeste Ling, accredited by the Singapore Dental Council. Whether treatment suits you, and the dose, are decided at your consultation.
There are no set packages. At your consultation, your dentist looks at what is causing your symptoms: worn or cracked teeth, tender jaw muscles, clicking or pain at the jaw joint, or how your upper lip moves when you smile.
She then explains the options that suit your situation, including what each can and cannot do and the possible side effects. If an injection is appropriate, the dose and the fee are discussed with you at that consultation, before any treatment. Botulinum toxin injection is not claimable under Medisave or CHAS.
Botulinum toxin injections at Trust Dental are carried out by Dr Celeste Ng and Dr Celeste Ling, who are both accredited by the Singapore Dental Council to perform botulinum toxin injection. In Singapore, a dentist needs this accreditation before offering the treatment.
Treatment starts with the problem, not the product. These are the jaw and smile concerns we see most often.
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Your dentist asks about your symptoms and medical history, checks your teeth for signs of grinding, feels the jaw muscles and joint, and looks at how your lips move when you smile.
She explains the options that suit you, such as a night guard, jaw care advice or a muscle-relaxing injection, and the possible side effects. If an injection is suitable, she decides the dose at this stage.
For an injection, 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. Your dentist will advise when to review.
Please tell your dentist about all the medicines you take. The effect of an injection is temporary and varies from person to person.
Clinics in Jurong West, Clementi and Tanjong Pagar. Evening appointments at Jurong West and Clementi.
Call Us NowNo. We do not offer packages or promotions. Whether treatment suits you, and the dose you need, are decided by your dentist at a one-to-one consultation, where the fee is explained before any treatment. Botulinum toxin injection is not claimable under Medisave or CHAS.
Dr Celeste Ng and Dr Celeste Ling, who are both accredited by the Singapore Dental Council to perform botulinum toxin injection. In Singapore, a dentist must hold this accreditation before offering the treatment.
A consultation. Your dentist checks your teeth for wear, the jaw muscles and the jaw joint, and asks about your symptoms. For most people, a custom night guard is the first step to protect the teeth. Other options are discussed if symptoms continue.
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. Your dentist 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, so repeat treatment is needed to maintain the effect.
The effect builds up over several days, with the fuller effect usually seen at around two 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. Jaw-muscle injections can make chewing tougher foods feel tiring for a while. Gummy smile injections can occasionally make the smile temporarily uneven. Your dentist will go through the risks at your consultation.
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.
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. Your dentist will give you aftercare instructions.
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