My tooth has been paining since 2 days and someone suggested orajel for the gum. Im in my second trimester. Just dont want to use anything that the baccha could be affected by. Has anyone used it while pregnant?
Beta, better to avoid Orajel since it contains certain strong numbing agents. Instead, you can press a wet, warm tea bag against the gums or do a salt water gargle. It will ease the swelling safely until you can visit your doctor.
Oh god, toothaches during pregnancy are the absolute worst! When I wanted to use Orajel, my doctor actually told me to avoid it because of the active chemicals in it. I survived by doing warm salt water rinses like a grandma. Definitely ask your gynac before applying anything.
Since I had thyroid issues, I was extremely cautious about taking any random medicines or gels. My doctor advised against using Orajel and suggested a safe paracetamol dosage instead for pain relief. Make sure to consult your gynac during your regular follow-up.
I am facing some gum bleeding and toothache right now too! I was thinking of buying Orajel but got scared after reading the ingredients. Has anyone's doctor actually allowed them to use it, or should I just stick to home remedies?
Actually yaar, don't use Orajel without checking with your doctor. Most of those dental gels have benzocaine which might not be totally safe. Just try a cold compress on your cheek for some relief for now and call your doc tomorrow morning.
I wouldn't risk using OTC gels like Orajel directly without a green light from your dentist or gynac. When I had tooth pain during my busy working months, I just booked a quick virtual consult. They prescribed a safe alternative that cleared it up fast.
In my family, they always recommend chewing on a clove (laung) or rinsing with warm salt water for tooth pain. When I asked my doctor, she agreed that these natural ways are much safer than using gels like Orajel. Trust your gynac and give them a quick call first.
Please check with your gynac before putting any chemical gel like Orajel in your mouth. Many OTC products have ingredients that can cross the placenta. It is always better to get a safe prescription directly from your doctor.
Two babies inside meant my body was literally leaching calcium, and my teeth were throbbing! My doctor strictly told me no to OTC numbing gels like Orajel. A clove (laung) placed gently near the tooth worked wonders for me instead.
Hey, try not to stress too much about the tooth pain, pregnancy does weird things to our gums! But skip the Orajel for now, okay? Call your doc or dentist and ask them for a safe option, they deal with this all the time.
