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Can Over Use Of Orajel Cause Numbness In Lip And Chin?
My daughter has been using orajel for a toothache for the last few days. Now her bottom lip and chin is completely numb and she is scared. Is she using too much orajel? Should I take her to the er? Is it safe or her to take ibuprofen for the pain? Should she take a Benadryl?
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Hi,
The numbness will be due to prolonged use of Oragel. This will recover when she stops using the gel. She can try ibuprofen providing she reads the accompanying instructions to ensure it is suitable for her as there are a few conditions which exclude its use. Benadryl is unlikely to give her any relief.
I suggest she does not go to the ER but instead she should see her dentist for definitive treatment.
I hope this is of help.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
The numbness will be due to prolonged use of Oragel. This will recover when she stops using the gel. She can try ibuprofen providing she reads the accompanying instructions to ensure it is suitable for her as there are a few conditions which exclude its use. Benadryl is unlikely to give her any relief.
I suggest she does not go to the ER but instead she should see her dentist for definitive treatment.
I hope this is of help.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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