Question 1

can i use bonjela to soothe adult toothache?

Accepted Answer

Phone Call: You're better off making a phone call for an appointment with a local dentist. Bonjela is  topical anesthetic that will not solve your problem, only prolong the inevitable. Failure to treat the condition now will result in pain that will most probably increase over time.

Question 2

how to tell which bonjela should i be using?

Accepted Answer

Mouth Ulcers??: If so, bonjela adult and cool are oral gels containing keratolytic and mildly antiseptic salicylic acid in the form of its salt choline salicylate and the antiseptic cetalkonium chloride as active ingredients. Both products are suitable only for people aged 16 or over because of a possible association between salicylates and reye's syndrome.

Question 3

i keep hearing about bonjela, what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Internet Search: The internet is your friend. Use your favorite search engine and you'll find a plethora of information. Here's just one link:

http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/bonjela.

Question 4

can i use bonjela for babies less than 3 months?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Bonjela is not to be used in children and adolescents under the age of 16. This is because there is a possible association between salicylates and reye's syndrome when given to children. Reye's syndrome is a very rare disease which affects the brain and liver and can be fatal.

Question 5

can it be possible for you to use bonjela on coldsores?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: Bonjela is merely a topical anesthetic for numbing. There are better medication for cold sores, especially if treated at early onset. See a dentist (or physician) to confirm the diagnosis and suggest treatment.

Question 6

my gum underneath really hurts will bonjela help it for the time being?

Accepted Answer

NWTK: There is no way to know without knowing what is causing the pain in the first place. Topical anesthetics have minimal effect on pain when serious dental problems such as an abscess or pulpal nerve pain is the culprit.

Question 7

what should i do if gum underneath really hurts will bonjela help it for the time being?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but not magic: Bonjela might help depending on the problem. You can also use a warm salt water rinse. A half teaspoon of salt in a glass of water, rinse and spit. You want to get to the dentist as soon as you can.

Question 8

help! my 6 month old is teething and in pain is there anything else besides bonjela i can use ?  also can i put bonjela in the fridge?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Try using clove oil rub on the effected areas should be very helpful. You can also get liquid traumeel from a health food store and give your child 4-6 drops every few hours for two or three days.

Question 9

will bonjela help my sore gum or nerve?

Accepted Answer

Bonjela: Is a topical anesthetic for relief of pain from canker sores or denture sores. It is not a cure nor is it meant to help tooth nerves. Sore gum yes, sore tooth no. Please see your dentist as bonjela if the sore gum does not go away in 7 days.

Question 10

can bonjela help my sore gum or sore nerves?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps, but...: I would first consult a dentist who can actually examine you to determine the cause of the sore gums and nerves. If i had chest pain, i would consult a physician to see if there is something serious that requires treatment rather than just taking some pain medication.

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My gum underneath really hurts will bonjela help it for the time being?

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What should i do if gum underneath really hurts will bonjela help it for the time being?

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Help! my 6 month old is teething and in pain is there anything else besides bonjela i can use ? also can i put bonjela in the fridge?

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Will bonjela help my sore gum or nerve?

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Can bonjela help my sore gum or sore nerves?

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