If problems have already occurred, the following can be recommended:

1. OTC oral analgesics containing a local anaesthetic, such as benzocaine, can be recommended to help relieve the pain of toothache (e.g. caused by tooth decay) until the customer can see a dentist (e.g. Orajel Dental Gel).
2. Specialist mouthwashes (e.g. CB12, ultraDEX) can be used as part of this routine to neutralise and prevent the formation of the gases that cause bad breath.
3. Specialist toothpastes and mouthwashes may help sensitive teeth (e.g. Sensodyne, Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief, Sensodyne Cool Mint Mouthwash). Customers could also be advised to see a dentist to check if fi llings are needed.
4. Antiseptic products such as those containing chlorhexidine (e.g. Care Chlorhexidine Digluconate Antiseptic Mouthwash, Colgate Pro Gum Health 0.2% Antiseptic Mouthwash, Corsodyl Mouthwash, Gel and Spray) may help treat and prevent gingivitis. 

Did you know?

A quarter of UK adults haven’t visited a dentist in the last two years and one in three suffer regular dental pain due to poor oral health .