Mouth Gels

Products Mouth gels are available in pharmacies and drugstores from a variety of suppliers. Structure and properties An oral gel is a gel, that is, a gelled liquid prepared with appropriate gelling agents, which is intended for use in the oral cavity. The active ingredients it contains include, for example: Salicylates such as choline salicylate … Mouth Gels

Teething Discomfort

Background The first baby teeth usually appear between 6 and 12 months of age. Rarely, they erupt before 3 months of age or not until after 12 months of age. After 2 to 3 years at the latest, all teeth have erupted. Symptoms Numerous signs and symptoms are traditionally attributed to teething. However, a causal … Teething Discomfort

Aphthae

Symptoms Aphthae are usually small, approximately lentil-sized, white to yellow fibrin-covered, flat erosions and ulcerations of the oral mucosa. The marginal region is slightly raised and reddened. Aphthae occur in one or more locations and are particularly painful on contact with acidic or spicy foods. The so-called herpetiform aphthae are smaller and more numerous than … Aphthae

Choline Salicylate

Products Choline salicylate is commercially available in the form of oral gels only (e.g., Mundisal, Tenderdol). Structure and properties Choline salicylate (C12H19NO4, Mr = 241.28 g/mol) is a salt consisting of choline and salicylic acid. Effects Choline salicylate has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is effective during about 2-3 hours. Indications For the treatment of … Choline Salicylate