Treatments | Oral Health – Ramadan Compounding Pharmacy

Oral health

Compounding specialists at Ramadan Pharmacy are experienced in compounding a range of prescription and non-prescription treatments for oral and/or dental conditions. On this page, you will find information about treatments for MOUTH ULCERS and ORAL INFECTIONS, as well as information about our ORAL NUMBING GEL for dental procedures.

Contact us to book a free consultation, or to find out more about specific oral health treatments that may not be found on this page.

Mouth Ulcers

What is it?

Mouth ulcers, also known as “cranker sores”, are wounds in the mouth characterised by skin tears and inflammation. They can cause discomfort and make eating and drinking quite painful.

Mouth ulcers can occur for a number of different reasons. Sometimes, simply biting your cheek, or drinking a hot beverage can cause damage to the skin inside your mouth leading to small, temporary ulcers. They can also be caused by allergies, infections, stress, as well as hormonal changes, immunodeficiencies, or underlying gastrointestinal issues.

Treatment Options:

Most uclers typically resolve on their own without treatment. To reduce the pain, you may soothe the sore with ice chips, or rinse your mouth with salt water or baking soda. It is also best to avoid spiciy, acidic, or abrasive foods as they may aggravate the wound. If a fever develops, speak to your doctor immediately.

Some mouth uclers can be severe or too painful, in which case dentists may prescribe specially formulated topical treatments with local anaesthesics such as lidocaine, tetracaine, prilocaine, or benzocaine, and topical corticosteroids to soothe the wound and promote healing.

Oral Paste: Pastes are a great option to apply medication directly onto the mouth ulcer for targetted localised action. Pastes are occlusive due to their oily base, meaning they trap the active molecules against the area intended to be treated. They are also less likely to be washed away with drinks or saliva than creams or hydrgels.

Mouth Wash: We can also formulate muco-adhesive oral rinses which are designed to deposit active ingredients onto the surface of the oral cavity (inside the mouth). This option may be more palatable for patients who feel discomfort with pastes or ointments.

Oral Infections

What are they?

We frequently collaborate with doctors and dentists to formulate medicinal preparations to treat bacterial and fungal oral infections. Some common infections that we frequently treat are listed below:

Gingivitis

Gingivitis is a common form of mild gum disease arising from bacterial infection. It can cause irritation, redness and swelling of the gums. It may occur from poor oral hygiene, such as infrequent brushing.

Gingivitis may also be an early warning sign of some more serious gum diseases so it is important to consult a medical professional when treating it. Treatment should be followed with healthy oral hygiene practices such as regular brushing and flossing.

Periodontitis

Periodontitis is a more serious bacterial infection that may result from untreated gingivitis. It can cause damage to the gum and jawbone and should be treated with the advice of a medical practitioner. Treatment typically involves both antiseptic and antibacterial agents.

Angular Cheilitis

Angular cheilitis, also known as angular stomatitis, is characterised by dry lips and inflammed sores at one or both corners of the mouth. It is commonly caused by fungal infections from saliva that has pooled around the corners of the mouth after using dentures or face masks etc. for prolonged periods. Treatment may include antibiotics or antifungal ointments.

These conditions require advice from medical practitioners to ensure the most effective treatment is chosen to prevent serious complications from occuring. Please contact your doctor for advice first.

Treatment Options:

Similar to mouth ulcers, treatments for oral infections come in various forms including oral gels, and mouth washes.

Oral Gel: Gels are typically made with more water than ointments but less than that of creams. Evidence suggests that it is better to formulate antimicrobials as gels rather than ointments due to their pharmacalogical action.

Mouth Wash: Muco-adhesive oral rinses may also be used for antiseptics and antimicrobials. They are designed to deposit active ingredients onto the surface of the oral cavity (inside the mouth). This option may be more palatable for patients who dislike the gel sensation.

Oral Numbing Gel

What is it?

Some dental procedures may require local anaesthesia to numb the gum and surrounding area so that the procedure may be painless for the patient.

We frequently collaborate with dentists and oral surgeons to compound local anaesthetics a.k.a. “oral numbing gels” for use in dental and oral medical procedures.

Treatment Options:

To achieve local anaesthesia, certain “numbing” ingredients such as lidocaine, tetracaine, prilocaine, or benzocaine can be applied topically to temporarily numb small areas of the body such as the gum.

Our compounding specialists are dedicated to collaborating with you and your prescriber to compound tailored products to suit your personal needs. Compounding is about finding alternatives where limitations would otherwise exist.

Contac us to book a free consultation with one of our specilaist compounding pharmacists today.

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QCPP accreditation details: Ramadan Pharmacy. 63 Rawson Street, Auburn, Sydney NSW Australia 2144.
Proprietors: Suzan Meguid, Tamer Abdel-Megeed & Hani Abdel-Megeed. Pharmacist available: Monday to Friday 8 am – 6 pm (EST) & Saturday 8 am – 5 pm (EST).

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