Orajel Dental Gel, 5.3 g (Pack of 1)

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Grace Yum, DDS, a board-certified pediatric dentist and founder and CEO of Mommy Dentists in Business in Chicago You are taking antibiotics called sulphonamides, for example co-trimoxazole, as benzocaine may prevent them from working well. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of benzocaine topical applied to the skin can cause life-threatening side effects such as uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing, or respiratory failure (breathing stops). What should I avoid while using Orajel?

Orajel Dental Gel is intended for short-term use until you can get to a dentist. It should not be used continuously. Use Orajel exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Orajel used in the mouth may cause a condition in which the oxygen in your body tissues can become dangerously low. This is a potentially fatal condition called methemoglobinemia (met-HEEM-oh glo-bin-EE-mee-a). Do not use this medicine if you have ever had methemoglobinemia. You are taking antibiotics called Sulponamides, for example Co-trimoxazole, as Benzocaine may prevent them from working well. Lippert F. An Introduction to Toothpaste - Its Purpose, History and Ingredients. Monogr Oral Sci. 2013; 1-14. doi:10.1159/000350456

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When brushing your toddler’s teeth, the last thing you want is for them to suffer from some sort of reaction. Grace Yum, DDS, mother and board-certified pediatric dentist, advises parents against using a toothpaste that contains abrasives (e.g., calcium carbonate), which are good for removing stains and debris but can be too strong for a toddler’s enamel. Avoid getting Orajel in your eyes. Avoid swallowing the gel while applying it to your gums or the inside of your mouth. Orajel side effects If you prefer to avoid fluoride, the next best alternative is xylitol. According to the California Dental Association, xylitol may help prevent cavities because it can reduce the bacteria that cause them. However, xylitol must be used more often and in larger quantities than fluoride to be effective, and more research is needed to fully understand its benefits. It’s smart to avoid ingredients that can be irritating or cause allergic reactions,” says Dr. Yum. “These include artificially colored dyes, which can cause a swollen tongue or itchiness, or SLS, which is a cleaning agent that can cause sores in the mouth for some.”

Related/similar drugs dexamethasone, triamcinolone topical, benzocaine topical, Hurricaine, hydrogen peroxide topical, Anbesol, Benzodent How should I use Orajel? GET EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELP IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS OF METHEMOGLOBINEMIA: headache, tired feeling, confusion, fast heart rate, and feeling light-headed or short of breath, with a pale, blue, or gray appearance of your skin, lips, or fingernails.

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Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Orajel: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. You have had an allergic reaction to benzocaine or any of the ingredients in the gel particularly sorbic acid. An allergic reaction may include a rash, stinging, swelling or itching. Orajel used in the mouth may cause a condition in which the oxygen in your body tissues can become dangerously low. This is a potentially fatal condition called methemoglobinemia (met-HEEM-oh glo-bin-EE-mee-a). This condition may occur after only one use of benzocaine or after several uses. Sensitivity may indicate an underlying problem which needs prompt care by a dentist if pain persists. Dr. Dunlop also cautions parents about sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a foaming agent that creates bubbles in toothpaste. “SLS is found in many cleaning products (e.g., soaps and shampoos) because it makes suds. When used in toothpaste, it can cause or exacerbate canker sores in kids who are prone to getting them,” Dr. Dunlop says.

Orajel toothpaste is formulated with liquid calcium unique technology and is clinically proven to relieve dental pain caused by sensitivity while effectively removing plaque and leaving your breath minty fresh. Signs and symptoms may occur within minutes or up to 2 hours after using Orajel in the mouth or throat. GET EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELP IF YOU HAVE:

An overdose of benzocaine can cause fatal side effects if too much of the medicine is absorbed through your skin and into your blood. This can happen if you apply more than the recommended dose. Bozhena Fisher, DDS, a board-certified pediatric dentist and a mother, tells Verywell Family that parents should pay attention to ingredients. “I recommend toothpaste that is more natural and has no artificial colors or flavors,” says Dr. Fisher. Use the smallest amount needed to numb the skin or relieve pain. Do not use large amounts of Orajel. Do not cover treated skin areas with plastic wrap without medical advice. This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

You have been told by your doctor that you have difficulty converting a component of your blood called methaemoglobin to haemoglobin. Please don’t be worried. Most people taking this medicine will not experience any problems. Orajel numbs the skin or surfaces inside the mouth and used for the temporary relief of pain from sore throat, canker sores, cold sores, fever blisters, minor irritation or injury of the mouth and gums. However, not every parent wants fluoride in their child’s toothpaste. Xylitol toothpaste is considered a natural alternative to fluoride because it can inhibit the growth of bacteria that causes cavities. But according to Nasem Dunlop, DDS, a mother of two and a board-certified pediatric dentist, xylitol needs to be in higher quantities to be as effective as fluoride. “Fluoride is better [than xylitol] at remineralizing the effects that daily acid and bacteria have on our teeth,” she says. Rochman, C., Kross, S., Armstrong, J., Bogan, M., Darling, E., Green, S., Smyth, A. and Veríssimo, D. Scientific Evidence Supports a Ban on Microbeads. Environmental Science & Technology. 2015; 49(18), pp.10759-10761. doi:10.1021/acs.est.5b03909 For children younger than 2 years old, the ADA recommends using a smear (no larger than a grain of rice) of fluoride toothpaste. For children 2-6 years old, the ADA recommends a pea-sized amount, which is approximately 0.25 grams of toothpaste or 0.25 milligrams of fluoride.Sodium bicarbonate, PEG/PPG-38/8 Copolymer, Calcium sulfate, PEG/PPG-116/66 Copolymer, Silica, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Aroma, Sodium Saccharin, Dipotassium Phosphate, PEG-8, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Sodium Fluoride, Limonene. Bozhena Fisher, DDS, a board-certified pediatric dentist at Fisher & Surger Pediatric Dentistry in Newport Beach, California Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies. Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing.