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Botox after taking the morning after pill?

I took Plan B a week before my appointment date. I got my period and will likely still be on it when I get botox. I am just wondering if it is okay to go ahead with my appointment? Thank you

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How can I stop grinding my teeth at night? My jaw muscles are huge. Night guards and botox help temporarily. Any other options?

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David Yew, MD

Please see the video below for a detailed description of how Botox works to help relieve symptoms of TMJ (Temporo-Mandibular Joint) - enlarged masseter (jaw muscles) and how night guards help to protect the teeth.

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Eric M. Joseph, MD

Your parotid salivary glands, the largest ones, live just behind your masseters, and BTX does decrease salivary production. This will be completely temporary. Your saliva production will start to increase soon, and will be completely normal. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MD

Hello, and thank you for your question. While every patient is different, the majority of men and women are able to enjoy the results of masseter Botox injections for up to six months. Your provider should be able to recommend the best time for touch-ups depending on your needs, goals, and how...

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