Is it safe to get a root canal 8 hours after a botox treatment?

March 5, 2017
Asked By:euneun in San Jose, CA

I am scheduled to have botox on my masseter and terporal muscles due to TMJ. I might also get some botox on my horizontal forehead lines. I've also scheduled to have a root canal on the same day, but about 8 hours later .

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March 8, 2017

Answer: Root canal after Botox?

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 8, 2017

Answer: Root canal after Botox?

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 7, 2017

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport for TMJ and Root Canal Timing

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 7, 2017

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport for TMJ and Root Canal Timing

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 7, 2017

Answer: Personally, I would reschedule.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 7, 2017

Answer: Personally, I would reschedule.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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