You just told your patient, “We can relieve your jaw pain with botox for teeth grinding”
— and they immediately tap out: “Wait, how much is that gonna cost me?” Bam — you’re stuck in sticker shock. They panic about hidden fees, hit the brakes, and bail.
But what if you could bundle that treatment into a membership plan, reduce the sticker shock, and lock in their loyalty while still making bank? Keep reading — this isn’t fluff.
Story
Meet Dr. Valerie in Austin. She’s a rockstar dentist who decided to start offering Botox for bruxism (i.e. teeth grinding). At first, she priced each session like a one-off: “40 units @ $15 per unit → $600” (just as many clinics do). Some patients balked. Others tried once and never came back.
Then a turning point: in a brainstorming session, she realized her real enemy wasn’t cost — it was unpredictability. Patients fear surprises. So she cooked up a “GrindGuard Membership” plan: pay monthly, get Botox credits, get regular checkups, and get a discounted price. She launched it using BoomCloud™, set up automation, and said, “Let’s see what happens.”
Flash ahead 12 months:
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520 members
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MRR: ~$46,800
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ARR: ~$561,600
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Her Botox + bruxism revenue from members was ~3× what she used to make from solo treatments
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Member patients spent ~2.7× more overall vs non-members
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Stick rate was through the roof
That’s when she hit her A-Ha Moment / Breakthrough — you don’t win by lowering cost, you win by packaging value.
The Real Numbers: Botox for Teeth Grinding Cost
Let’s break down what really drives price, so you can talk about it confidently in your membership pitch.
What Factors Influence Cost
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Units used: Typical bruxism treatments use 20–60 units (often 20–30 per side) depending on muscle size. Credee –+3Advanced Smiles Marion+3Syra Aesthetics+3
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Cost per unit: Providers often charge $10 to $25 per unit, though in some markets up to $30. Syra Aesthetics+3Glamour+3Advanced Smiles Marion+3
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Provider expertise: Specialists who understand functional anatomy and bruxism often command higher rates.
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Geographic location: Urban practices, high cost-of-living areas, or luxury med‑spa settings usually charge more.
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Monitoring, follow-up, and side-effect safety: If your clinic includes follow-up care, check-ins, adjustments, that adds value (and cost).
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Frequency of treatments: Botox effects typically last 3–4 months before needing maintenance. Credee –+4Advanced Smiles Marion+4Syra Aesthetics+4
Typical Price Ranges
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Many clinics quote $300 to $800 per session for bruxism‑related Botox. Syra Aesthetics
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Others, especially with higher unit counts or premium markets, estimate $400 to $1,000+ for masseter treatments. Dental Artistry – Dentist, London, N8+3Credee –+3Advanced Smiles Marion+3
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A dental clinic article suggests Botox for TMJ / bruxism treatments might cost $360 to $1,260 (30–60 units). Advanced Smiles Marion
So yes — patients will often hear “six‑hundred to a grand” before even blinking.
Solution: Membership as the Cost Buffer
Now, here’s where you get smarter than the market. Instead of shocking the patient with a $600 bill, package the cost into a predictable membership that feels way easier to digest.
What Your Membership Could Look Like
Let’s call it “GrindGuard Premium.”
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A flat monthly fee (say, $79–$129)
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Includes regular exams, bite force assessment
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Includes Botox credit every 3–4 months (e.g. $100–$150 toward each dose)
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Discounted top‑ups or adjustments
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Side‑effect check-ins included
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Exclusive priority scheduling
Your patients see a small recurring “membership fee,” not a giant one-time cost. Their brain says, “I already paid — just schedule it.”
BoomCloud™ is perfect for this: set up auto‑billing, track credits, handle renewals, decline recovery, dashboards for MRR/ARR, etc. BoomCloud™+3BoomCloud™+3DSO CFO+3
Hey — if you build that, your membership patients will spend more because they don’t hesitate to use their credit, accept upgrades, or add on whitening or other aesthetic/dental services.
Breakthrough / A‑Ha Moment
Here’s the mental shift you need:
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Before: “I price each session high, gamble on whether the patient accepts it.”
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Moment of crisis: After weeks/months of pushback, last-minute cancellations, patients balking at cost.
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Realization: “If I can turn the big cost into installment habit, I reduce friction. That membership is a loyalty vehicle.”
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After: “Now we mask the shock, patients feel invested, we get predictable recurring revenue.”
That’s your solid pivot: cost becomes subscription, and friction becomes funnel water.
Case Study: How BoomCloud™ Powered This Shift
Let’s revisit Dr. Valerie’s clinic with more juicy details.
Baseline (pre-membership):
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She offered Botox “off the menu.”
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Average 40 patients over a year.
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Monthly income from bruxism cases: ~$14,000 (uneven).
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Many potential cases lost due to cost objections.
Implementation (Months 1–3):
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She added “GrindGuard Premium” membership tier.
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Using BoomCloud™, she automated entire billing flow, credit tracking, alerts for side-effect check-ins, lapse reminders.
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Front office trained to present membership as “cost smoothing.”
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Marketing: website, email, social posts, brochures in chairs.
12-month Results:
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640 members
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MRR: ~$56,000
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ARR: ~$672,000
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Her Botox/bruxism revenue from members = ~3× what she used to make
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Members spent ~2.8× more overall (because they added care: TMJ therapies, whitening, cosmetic dentistry)
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She reduced canceled cases due to price objections by ~70%
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Her clinic moved away from volatility and grew predictably
That’s how you flip the game: convert a $600‑$1,000 shock into a “I already paid for it” habit. BoomCloud™ made the plumbing easy.
Why Membership Patients Spend More
This is where your margins go supernova:
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Pre‑payment psychology: When patients pay monthly, they feel compelled to use value.
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Lower mental friction: A $79 charge is easier to accept than a $600 surprise.
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Upsell path: Once in membership, offering whitening, veneers, botox upgrades, etc. becomes easier.
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Better retention: Members stick around — fewer reactivations needed.
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Smoothing revenue: You avoid those “bad months” where nobody books expensive cases.
BoomCloud™ clients often report membership patients spending 2× to 4× more than non-members (membership + elective services). BoomCloud™+3BoomCloud™+3DSO CFO+3
One study from dental platforms found non-members spent ~$773/year vs members ~$1,576 — a 104% uplift. RevenueWell
Don’t fight cost objections. Let membership undercut them.
Metrics You Need to Track: MRR, ARR, Churn, RPP
You can’t fly blind in this membership world:
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MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue): the total membership fees you collect monthly
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ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue): MRR × 12 (adjusted for churn/lapse)
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Churn Rate: % of members who leave (monthly / annually)
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Revenue per Member / per Patient (RPP): membership + any treatments they use
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Treatment Utilization Rate: what % use their Botox credit each cycle
BoomCloud™ gives you dashboards and insights so you don’t have to export data manually. BoomCloud™+2BoomCloud™+2
For example: 500 members × $99/mo = $49,500 MRR → ~$594,000 base revenue per year. Then layer in treatment revenue — that’s your rocket fuel.
Implementation Checklist & Tips
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Pick one membership tier first, don’t overcomplicate.
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Value credits > full coverage — you give partial credit toward Botox so you still profit on excess.
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Educate your team & script the pitch around cost smoothing (“no surprise bills”).
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Automate everything — billing, reminders, lapse winbacks — use BoomCloud™.
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Include safety & follow-up (side effects check-ins) to build trust.
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Track metrics monthly — adjust pricing, benefits, churn strategies.
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Market it everywhere — on your website, waiting room screens, social media.
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Offer loyalty bonuses — e.g. if member 24 months, get extra credit.
Your competition will keep quoting $600–$1,000. You’ll frame it as $99/mo + included credit. Big win.
FAQs
How many units of Botox for teeth grinding?
Often 20–30 units per side (total 40–60 units), depending on muscle size, severity, and anatomy. Advanced Smiles Marion+2Syra Aesthetics+2
Is Botox for teeth grinding permanent?
No — the effect lasts ~3‑4 months. Maintenance injections are needed. Dental Artistry – Dentist, London, N8+3Advanced Smiles Marion+3Pure Skin Laser Center+3
Can insurance cover Botox for bruxism?
Rarely. Because it’s often “off-label,” insurers typically deny. That’s why membership helps bypass the insurance angle.
What if a member doesn’t use their credit?
That’s margin protection — great for you. Some never redeem full credit. Others use more and you still profit.
What’s acceptable churn?
A monthly churn under 5–8% is solid. Annual retention >85% is a good target.
How fast can we launch this?
With BoomCloud™, many practices are live in 7–14 days (setting tiers, automations, training).
Conclusion
“Botox for teeth grinding cost” is a real barrier — patients hear a price tag, panic, and decline. But you don’t have to be bound by one-shot pricing. Instead, build a membership program, wrap Botox credits + safety & follow-up into the package, automate with BoomCloud™, and turn cost objections into “I already paid, let’s schedule.”
Your membership patients will spend more, show up more, hesitate less, and you’ll get predictable revenue (MRR, ARR). That’s how you grow not by chasing new patients but by maximizing revenue per patient.
If you want me to help plot your GrindGuard pricing, script the pitch, or model revenue numbers — I’ve got you.
Resources & Next Steps:
Download the million‑dollar membership plan ebook — https://boomcloud.myclickfunnels.com/million-dollar-book
Take The Six‑Figure Patient Membership Plan Course — https://www.boomcloudapp.com/six-figure-membership-course
Schedule a Demo of BoomCloud™ & Learn how to manage & grow your membership plan — https://boomcloudapps.com/demo-schedule/
Create Your BoomCloud™ Account For FREE — https://www.boomcloudapp.com/main-online-demo-and-sign-up-page
