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Anbesol
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Hi. I wonder if anyone knows if I can use this before going to dentist for a check up.
My Dentist always cleans my teeth but it absolutely kills me and I wonder if this will stop the pain while she's doing it. Thank you.
My Dentist always cleans my teeth but it absolutely kills me and I wonder if this will stop the pain while she's doing it. Thank you.
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My wife always insists on this when she visits the hygienists.1
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Thanks TadleyBaggie 👍TadleyBaggie said:My wife always insists on this when she visits the hygienists.0 -
It's period of action is about 10-15 mins for the topical anaesthetic in it. So if you put it on at any point longer than that before your appt - it will have worn off.
Better to ask and see if your dentist will use topical anaesthetic - but it's help is often more psycological.
There was a time severalyears ago when there was a shortage of topical anaesthetic and we really couldn't get hold of it for about 6-12 months (Apparently it had to get re-certified after a change of ingredients and that took ages!! And there is basically only one major manufacturer of it!)
It didn't bother me, as I almost never use the stuff - but my hygienists quite liked it and were thrown into a bit of turmoil.
So for those 6-12 months they just rubbed sensitive tooth toothpaste onto their patients teeth instead. Guess what - very few people noticed the difference!
How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.1 -
Thanks Toothsmith 👍Toothsmith said:It's period of action is about 10-15 mins for the topical anaesthetic in it. So if you put it on at any point longer than that before your appt - it will have worn off.
Better to ask and see if your dentist will use topical anaesthetic - but it's help is often more psycological.
There was a time severalyears ago when there was a shortage of topical anaesthetic and we really couldn't get hold of it for about 6-12 months (Apparently it had to get re-certified after a change of ingredients and that took ages!! And there is basically only one major manufacturer of it!)
It didn't bother me, as I almost never use the stuff - but my hygienists quite liked it and were thrown into a bit of turmoil.
So for those 6-12 months they just rubbed sensitive tooth toothpaste onto their patients teeth instead. Guess what - very few people noticed the difference!0
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