Commonly, patients will reach for paracetamol and ibuprofen to manage toothache, however they are rarely the most effective options for dental pain.
Instead, or alongside these, recommend Orajel™ Dental Gel.[ii] The gel contains 10% benzocaine,ii a local anaesthetic that works to rapidly numb the painful area in 2 minutes or less.[i]
The topical gel is ideal for managing toothache as patients can simply use their finger to place a small amount of the gel directly onto the painful area, experiencing fast acting relief.[i] It can be used up to four times a day to provide pain relief. Orajel™ Extra Strength[iii] is also available from pharmacies, and contains 20% benzocaine for relief of acute toothache.
Please contact the Orajel™ team for more information about the full range.
For essential information, and to see the full range of Orajel products, please visit https://www.orajelhcp.co.uk/
[i] Hersh, EV, et al. An evaluation of 10 percent and 20 percent benzocaine gels in patients with acute toothache. J Am Dent Assoc. 2013;144(5):517–526.
[ii] Orajel Dental Gel. Summary of Product Characteristics. Available at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1230/smpc
[iii] Orajel Extra Strength. Summary of Product Characteristics. Available at: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1231/smpc
