A member asked:

I'm concerned since orajel has given me a numb feeling inside my mouth & back of throat, is this normal?

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Dr. Dinh Bui answered

It is normal: Swallowing your saliva with orajel may numb your back of throat. Orajel is a topical numbing medication that through this numbing action that you find relief of pain in the area of application.

Answered 12/21/2013

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

It's suppose to..: .. Why the concern? Oragel is really great for infants that are teething.. It numbs the gum to give some temporary relief. You are an adult. At your age, a toothache means you need to see a dentist to be treated asap. Oragel only prolongs the agony and really does not help with a deep cavity or an infection.

Answered 12/21/2013

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