Worried about bleeding, tenderness, swelling of the gums? At home, gum gel helps eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of diseases of the oral cavity . The pharmacy network presents a wide selection of such topical preparations. How not to get confused and make the right choice? Of course, a dentist will prescribe the necessary medicine, but what if first aid is required? We will tell you what types of gels for gums exist, we will review the most popular brands of these medicines, share consumer feedback.
What are the benefits of dental gels?
Gum gel is a substance that has both the properties of a solid and a liquid body. As a solid substance, the drug forms a strong protective film, preventing mechanical irritation of the damaged part of the oral cavity, as well as allowing the medicinal components to perform directed local exposure. The gel is easily distributed over the surface of the mucous membrane, contributing to an even distribution of the therapeutic composition.
Depending on the type of dental preparation and its purpose, the mechanism of action is carried out in different ways. So, some gels contain anesthetics to reduce pain, while others contain anti-inflammatory substances and herbs for the treatment of gum disease. But most of these drugs have the following properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- painkillers;
- antiseptic;
- antimicrobial.
The advantages also include the convenience, simplicity and practicality of the use of such drugs. Gels for gum treatment are easy to apply at home.
It is important to note the high safety of such drugs - they act locally and are practically not absorbed into the bloodstream. Thus, dental gels are widely used in the treatment of diseases of the oral cavity in children.
Types of Dental Gels
In medical practice, it is customary to distinguish the following types of such drugs:
- painkillers;
- from bleeding gums ;
- antiseptic;
- cooling;
- healing;
- reinforcing;
- for surgical procedures (retraction).
Separately isolated children's gel for gums, which is used to eliminate pain symptoms when teething the first teeth. Such a drug also has analgesic, antiseptic and cooling properties.
"Metrogil Dent"
Such common diseases of the oral cavity, such as periodontal disease, stomatitis and gingivitis, are almost always accompanied by an inflammatory process, which manifests itself in the form of various symptoms:
- swelling of the gums, increasing their sensitivity;
- redness of the inflamed areas;
- the appearance of blood during brushing;
- sometimes an increase in body temperature.
In such conditions, dentists recommend a gel of local action "Metrogil Dent." It is an antimicrobial that is active against a wide range of bacteria. The main active ingredient of this gel is metronidazole. Therefore, with individual intolerance to such a component, as well as in the first trimester of pregnancy, it is not recommended to use the specified drug. Metrogil Dent is also not intended for children under 6 years of age, since the likelihood of symptoms of poisoning of the body (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever) is high.
Reviews of this dental gel are mostly positive. Patients note its high efficiency, adverse reactions are extremely rare. How much is Metrogil (gel)? The price of this drug is about 150 rubles.
Asepta
No less effective in inflammatory processes of the oral cavity is considered a dental preparation of local effect “Asepta”. Gel for gums of this brand in its composition contains not only metronidazole and chlorhexidine, but also natural propolis. It is known that this substance has long been used to treat dental diseases. Due to this composition, the drug has antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and healing effects.
The cost of this drug is practically the same as the price of the Metrogil medication (gel). The price of Asepta is 130–140 rubles. But the reviews are mixed about this dental gel. Often, consumers indicate that the drug does not always effectively cope with gum disease and pain.
Cooling gels
With the formation of swelling as a result of the development of a disease of the mucous membrane of the oral cavity, as well as during teething of wisdom, with mechanical rubbing of poor-quality or incorrectly installed dental crowns, a cooling gum gel will help to reduce pain and prevent complications.
Such a drug is classified into separate subgroups depending on the composition:
- With the content of lidocaine, which has a pronounced temporary analgesic effect.
- Antiseptic dental gels.
- Based on plant components.
The first subgroup has a number of contraindications for use (heart and kidney failure, a predisposition to allergic reactions, they should not be used for children under 12 years of age, as well as pregnant and lactating women). So, the Kamistad dental gel refers specifically to such painkillers.
But, for example, Cholisal includes plant components that are safe for treating children. Dental cooling gels based on natural ingredients are used to anesthetize the teething process in babies in their first year of life.
The following preparations are cooling:
- "Kalgel."
- Dentinox.
- Gel for gums "Dent" ("Dentol") and others.
Dental teething gels
As mentioned above, such preparations are cooling gels for gums, which are made on the basis of plant components. Thus, due to the healing properties of herbs, the swelling and soreness of the oral mucosa, itching are reduced, the child’s sleep improves, anxiety and moodiness disappear.
Local dental preparations on herbs are not absorbed into the bloodstream, so they are as safe as possible for crumbs. Nevertheless, it is better to consult a doctor about the use of a particular drug, since allergies and individual intolerance to the components are possible.
The most popular dental gels for children are described in more detail below.
Holisal
This medication is intended for both adults and children. Thanks to substances such as choline salicylate and cetalkonium chloride, Cholisal has anesthetizing and anti-inflammatory properties (gel). Instructions for use indicate that the drug can be used to treat children under one year of age, but under the supervision of a doctor, strictly observing the prescribed dosage.
How to apply the gel? To do this, use a clean finger or with a cotton swab to apply the drug with an even layer of 0.5 cm thick on the damaged area of the gums, rub it gently with massaging movements.
How quickly does Cholisal (gel) help relieve pain? Instructions for use, which is attached to the drug, indicate that the analgesic effect is observed within a few minutes after applying the medicine and lasts from 2 to 8 hours.
"Baby Doctor. First teeth
This drug has earned a large number of positive reviews from mothers of babies of the first year of life, since this gel consists exclusively of plant components: marigold, echinacea, chamomile, plantain and marshmallow root extracts. Such a dental gel costs about 200 rubles. It can be used to treat babies from 3 months.
Despite the fact that gum gel is sold in a pharmacy without a medical prescription, it should be remembered that this medicine, which has contraindications and adverse reactions, is not always combined with other drugs. Therefore, only a doctor can prescribe a dental gel. Particular attention should be paid to the choice of the drug in the case of the use of medication for the treatment of baby gums: self-medication is dangerous for the baby's health.