Botulism, otherwise known as botulinum toxin, botulin, botulinotoxin or botox, is a purified protein that is extracted from the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is used in aesthetic medicine to safely smooth existing facial wrinkles. Botox is used to treat bruxism. By temporarily blocking neuromuscular conduction, it relaxes and relaxes tense muscles. It reduces excessive clenching of the masseters and grinding and grinding of the teeth.