Common active ingredients listed for tooth pain gels include benzocaine, menthol, eugenol, and chamomile. Some formulations are labeled drug-free and list no active ingredient.
Tooth pain gels are supplied in several applicator formats, including brush-tipped dispensers, liquid applicators with control tips, pen-style dispensers with twist-to-dispense and soft silicone tips, and gels intended for use with a silicone massaging toothbrush for babies.
Some labels give specific guidance such as applying to the affected area up to four times daily and not using more than directed or for more than seven days unless advised by a dentist or doctor. Other products do not list explicit frequency information in the available details.
Many tooth pain gels come in small, portable tubes or pens suitable for travel or pocket use. Example net weights reported include small pens or tubes of about 0.06–0.42 ounces and multi-packs such as two 0.18 oz tubes; several listings explicitly describe compact, on-the-go designs.
Age guidance varies by product: some formulas for infant/teething list Newborn or 2 months and up, many list 2 years and up, and other options are labeled 12 years and up or 18 years and up.
Listings mention fruit flavors and original/plain flavors for some products, and several describe cooling or menthol sensations. A few specifically note a pleasant taste without a sting.