Has anybody tried Anbesol gel for gum pain? Am I the only one who finds it difficult to use?

SimonFF

I have a debilitating and chronic gum pain that can't be fixed (or so my dentist says), so the only think that works is good old fashioned Bonjela.

Because I am a cheapskate, I went to Savers and I bought Anbesol gel 10g for only £2.99:

https://www.savers.co.uk/Health-&-Wellbeing/Oral-Care/Mouth-Ulcer-Treatments/Anbesol-Adult-Strength-Gel-10G/p/809915

It has 2% Lidocaine vs 0.5% in Bonjela.

The problem is that the gel is very squishy and difficult to apply. Also, I would expect the gel to burn my gums (which Bonjela does) but this looks like it's doing nothing.

Can anybody relate?

marcia_

 I use it for painfull gums and one tooth. I also used it when my son was teething. I find it works 

Pollycat

Works for me too.

fatbelly

I found my gum health improved quickly once I started using a waterjet.

Lidl sell a version which is cheaper but didn't last long for me

SimonFF

marcia_ said:

 I use it for painfull gums and one tooth. I also used it when my son was teething. I find it works 

But do you not find it difficult to apply? It feels like it doesn't stick as much as Bonjela. I

Bookowl

SimonFF said:

I have a debilitating and chronic gum pain that can't be fixed (or so my dentist says), so the only think that works is good old fashioned Bonjela.

Because I am a cheapskate, I went to Savers and I bought Anbesol gel 10g for only £2.99:

https://www.savers.co.uk/Health-&-Wellbeing/Oral-Care/Mouth-Ulcer-Treatments/Anbesol-Adult-Strength-Gel-10G/p/809915

It has 2% Lidocaine vs 0.5% in Bonjela.

The problem is that the gel is very squishy and difficult to apply. Also, I would expect the gel to burn my gums (which Bonjela does) but this looks like it's doing nothing.

Can anybody relate?

I swear by the Anbesol, the liquid version. I think you can get it in boots. I usually apply it with my fingers or a cotton bud. Worth a try! 

SimonFF

Bookowl said:

I swear by the Anbesol, the liquid version. I think you can get it in boots. I usually apply it with my fingers or a cotton bud. Worth a try! 

Thanks. I didn't know that Anbesol had a liquid version.