gum pain relief

Common product forms for gum pain relief include topical creams and gels, liquid drops/solutions, and mouth rinses.

Common active ingredients include benzocaine, hydrogen peroxide, menthol, eugenol, chamomile, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen.

Labels cover newborns through older children; examples include wording such as “Newborn and Up,” “0–3 years,” “1 month and older,” “2 years and up,” and “12 years and up.”

Many topical gels and mouth rinses indicate use up to four times daily. (Separately, some children's pain liquids note a single dose can provide relief for up to eight hours.)

Mouth rinses are described as cleansing minor oral wounds, helping to kill bacteria, and promoting healing of canker sores, mouth irritations, and minor gum inflammation.