Can Radiesse and/or Botox cause a sinus infection?

Question

I had Radiesse and Botox last Tuesday. By Saturday afternoon, my upper back teeth were hurting so bad that I could not eat. On Monday, I saw my dentist and he took X-rays but did not see tooth infection. He put me on antibiotics to see if I have a sinus infection and see if the antibiotics help stop the tooth pain. Could the Radiesse &/or Botox caused an sinus infection or hit a nerve and is causing the intense pain in my teeth on the upper left side of my mouth?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Radiesse or Botox would not cause a sinus infection.  This is most likely a coincidence between your injection date and the beginning of your symptoms.  See your treating physician for further concerns.

Monica Boen, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and I am sorry to hear you are experiencing this pain. It is unlikely that your injections could have caused your tooth pain. It is good your dentist put you on antibiotics, as the pain could indeed be linked to an infection. If the medication does not bring about improvement, I would schedule an appointment with your doctor for further assessment.

Edwin Kwon, MD, FACS · Answer

I am sorry to hear that you are having issues with your teeth.  It is however, very unlikely that the Botox and radius injections that you had are responsible for your tooth pain.
If the antibiotics were prescribed does not improve your symptoms, he may seek an appointment with your primary care physician for further evaluation.

Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on the innervation of the back molars, it is highly unlikely for Botox or radiesse injections to cause this nerve pain. Also these products do not cause sinus infections.

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

No, Botox and fillers do not cause sinus infections or cause deep nerve pain. You need to see your primary physician for an evaluation.

Can Radiesse and/or Botox cause a sinus infection?

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