Product labels commonly instruct applying the gel or cream to the affected area up to four times per day. At least one product warns not to use more than directed and not to use for more than seven days unless a dentist or doctor tells you to continue; follow the product label and consult a clinician if longer treatment is needed.
Topical oral anesthetics are used for a range of minor mouth pains, including toothache and gum pain, canker sores and other mouth sores, irritation from braces or dentures, cheek bites, and minor oral wounds or irritation.
Some formulas combine a numbing agent with menthol for a cooling sensation and with ingredients described as killing harmful bacteria or 'kills 99% of germs' to provide an antiseptic or refreshing effect alongside numbing.
Alongside anesthetics, listings commonly include hyaluronan and vitamin B12 or vitamin E to support healing, zinc chloride as an astringent, and menthol for cooling or soothing effects.
