Xylocaine Dental MM

Xylocaine Dental MM Uses

Lidocaine is used to numb the lining of the mouth and throat before certain medical/dental procedures. It is also used to decrease pain while dentures are being fitted and while your gums are adjusting to the dentures. It should not be used long-term to decrease pain from poorly fitting dentures. It is a local anesthetic that starts to numb the lining of the mouth and throat 3-5 minutes after application.

How To Use Xylocaine Dental MM

This medication is usually applied within the mouth by a health care professional immediately before your procedure. If you are applying this medication yourself, use as directed by your dentist or doctor.

This medication numbs the nose and throat. This will make swallowing difficult and increase your risk of choking or swallowing the wrong way. Do not eat or chew gum for 1 hour after this product is used or until your mouth/throat is no longer numb. It is especially important to make sure children do not eat or chew gum for at least 1 hour after their procedures. Be careful not to accidentally bite your tongue or mouth.

If you are using lidocaine ointment to help with new dentures, apply the ointment to all the surfaces of the dentures that touch your gums. To lessen the amount of lidocaine that may be swallowed, do not apply the ointment to the chewing surfaces of your dentures. Continue to see your dentist regularly during the fitting process (usually no less often than every 2 days). Follow your dentist's instructions carefully, and do not increase your dose or use this more often than prescribed without your dentist's/doctor's approval. Using too much product or using it too often can increase the risk of very serious side effects.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

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