Toothache is one of the most severe that a person can experience. Almost everyone faced this problem in his life. Sometimes the pain becomes so unbearable that they can not be tolerated. Most often, painkillers in the form of tablets are used to stop this symptom. However, today there are no less effective means, and even safer for the body - these are dental drops. The drug is used in dental practice for the treatment of diseases of the oral cavity and the elimination of pain.
How do dental drops work?
The drug is widely used in dental practice. It effectively eliminates pain caused by various dental diseases. The principle of action is the same as that of similar drugs produced in tablet form.
Anesthetizing tooth drops are also used as an emergency aid during the rehabilitation period, for example, after tooth extraction, during teething, etc. To alleviate the patient’s condition, as a rule, a single use is enough. If there is a need to repeat the procedure, you can use the tool another 2-3 times.
In addition to the analgesic effect, the drug has a number of properties. It has anti-inflammatory, sedative, antiseptic and sedative effects. Tooth drops are released in the form of a solution that has a pleasant herbal aroma.
What is included in the composition?
The most common drugs, where the main active ingredients are valerian extract, camphor and peppermint oil. However (depending on the manufacturer), the composition of the drug may also change. There are also products that contain camphor, alcohol and chlorohydrate or are created on the basis of plant components, but with the addition of ice cream, salicylic acid, glycine and other auxiliary substances.
Valerian, which is part of the product, has a calming effect. Bactericidal and antiseptic functions are provided by camphor oil. Peppermint has a disinfecting property that prevents the development of the inflammatory process.
The composition of the product does not contain ingredients harmful to human health. You can buy the drug at any pharmacy, a prescription is not required.
The advantage of drops over pills
Unlike tablets, tooth drops for toothache are much more effective, since the analgesic effect is much faster. The active components of the drug accelerate to penetrate the focus of inflammation. Drops act immediately when applied to the affected area, while the tablets begin to function after some time, only after the substances are absorbed into the blood.
Tooth drops have many advantages:
- The drug has virtually no contraindications. It can not be used only by people with a tendency to cramps, with epilepsy, small children.
- The analgesic effect occurs faster than after taking the tablets.
- Such a drug is included in the category of the safest medications.
Indications for use
Before using the product, you need to carefully study the instructions for use. Dental drops have a variety of indications. First of all, the medicine is used to anesthetize the tooth. Before a visit to dentistry, drops will help relieve acute pain and reduce the inflammatory process on the mucous tissues of the oral cavity and gums.
The tool is recommended for use with:
- periodontitis;
- periodontitis;
- gingivitis;
- with deep tooth damage with caries.
Dental drops are also used after surgery on the bone tissue of the jaw.
Contraindications
Any medication has certain indications and contraindications. According to the instructions for use, tooth drops are not recommended for use:
- Children under the age of twelve.
- People prone to allergic reactions and patients with bronchial asthma.
- With intolerance to one of the components that make up the drug.
- Patients with acute form of epilepsy.
Dental drops should be used very carefully in the presence of open, bleeding wounds, if there are unhealed sutures in the oral cavity. In the event that after applying the medicine there is an excessive burning sensation or the mucous tissues have changed color, treatment should be stopped. It is recommended to remove the compress with the drug and rinse your mouth thoroughly with water.
If, in addition to toothache, the patient has flux, it is forbidden to compress with the medicine. In this case, it is better to use tableted preparations, for example, Nurofen, Ketanov and others.
Application methods
Dental drops are most effective for toothache. Before using this drug, it is important to carefully read the instructions. The medicine is used in several ways:
- Compress. A cotton pad should be moistened with medicine and applied to the gum. This method is very effective when the tooth crown has no damage.
- Rinsing. It is necessary to prepare a solution: 10 drops of the drug are added to 100 ml of water. Prepared means need to rinse the oral cavity.
- When brushing your teeth. A paste is applied to the toothbrush and 4-5 drops of the medicine are added.
- The laying of turunda, impregnated with the drug, in the cavity of a tooth affected by caries.
An aqueous solution is used not only for toothaches. Due to its antiseptic and analgesic properties, it is effective for sores, stomatitis and other dental problems.
After applying a compress to the tooth, the active effect of the drug lasts for 8-10 minutes. After that, the cotton pad should be removed. The analgesic effect lasts for 2-6 hours. For severe pain it is better not to delay the visit to the dentist.
Tooth drops during pregnancy
Some women have problems with teeth during the period of bearing the child. This is most often associated with hormonal changes that occur in the body, due to which the metabolism is disrupted, as well as the work of the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Dental diseases can also occur due to a lack of useful minerals and vitamins.
In the first trimester, using dental drops, like most medications, is prohibited. It is during this period that the main processes take place in the formation of internal organs and systems in the fetus.
The use of this medicine is allowed in the second and third trimesters, however, even in this case, a woman should carefully monitor her well-being. Stop using the drug if:
- pressure decreased without any reason;
- shortness of breath appeared;
- the general condition has become oppressed and unusual for the everyday life of a pregnant woman;
- insomnia or overexcitation is observed;
- the woman feels dizzy.
When the indicated symptoms appear, it is imperative to abandon the further prima of the drug.
Features of use in children
As mentioned above, tooth drops should not be used for children under the age of 12 years. Such restrictions are due to the fact that the composition of the drug includes alcohol. Toothache in young patients is treated with specialized gels, ointments, creams and sprays. The most popular drugs are Kamistad, Kalgel, Holisal, Destinox and others. They are rationally used for teething in infants and as an anesthetic for older children.
You can use the product from 12 years old. But remember that tooth drops eliminate pain only temporarily, so you need to start treatment of caries as soon as possible.
Features of the use of the drug during breastfeeding
The drug contains plant components and alcohol, therefore, a woman should be careful with the use of tooth drops during lactation. The medicine gives only temporary relief, and does not eliminate the cause of the pain. Therefore, it is advisable to immediately seek the help of a doctor, especially since the current level of dental services has improved significantly.
A nursing mother must take into account the fact that the baby's body can negatively react to the plant substances contained in the medicine. This can manifest as diathesis, allergies, or intestinal upset. If a woman nevertheless decided to use this remedy, she should carefully monitor the general condition of her child.
Varieties of the drug
Today, the pharmaceutical market has a wide range of tooth drops. Consider the most popular drugs:
- "Dent." The active substances of this medication are racemic camphor and chloral hydrate. An auxiliary component is 96% ethanol. Since the drug contains alcohol, it is not recommended to give it to children under 12 years old.
- Dentinox. The main components of the drug are chamomile and lidocaine. The drug has an instant analgesic effect, stops the inflammatory process in the gums. It is used for teething of permanent teeth, as well as for pain.
- Dantinorm. This tool consists entirely of components of plant origin. It can be used during pregnancy. There are also no age restrictions regarding its use.
- "Phytodent". The composition of this medicine has many ingredients of plant origin, but it can not be used to treat children under 12 years of age and pregnant women. This is due to the fact that one of the components is alcohol.
Reviews
In recent years, tooth drops have become a fairly popular pain reliever for teeth. Patient reviews indicate that drugs of this plan are quite effective. They anesthetize almost instantly, while they have practically no side effects and contraindications (unlike similar drugs produced in tablet form).