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Had dental work today topical numbing gel caused severe irritation and peeling on gum tissue. very uncomfortable. how can i heal this?
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Give it some time: Do not irritate the area, stay away from anything too salty, too spicy, or acidic. Let your dentist know about your reaction to the topical anesthetic. A reaction like that is not that common.
Answered 7/31/2018
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