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Gums and lips swollen, chest pains after Orajel. Why?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

The roof of my mouth and my gums around my upper front teeth are swollen for a few days no. I used Orajel, took some OTC pain medicines, rinsed with salt and water, and took a nap. When I woke up a couple of hours later, my lips were super swollen, and my gums are even more inflamed. I am also having chest pains, and it hurts when I breathe. Please help.
Answered by Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay

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Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in restorative dentistry, root canal treatment, cosmetic procedures, and minor oral surgeries. He is skilled in smile designing, dental implants, and preventive dental care for patients of all age groups. Dr. Chattopadhyay is committed to providing precise, pain-free, and patient-focused care, ensuring optimal oral health, functional restoration, and confident smiles through personalized treatment plans.    

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Hello,

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I was going through your history. It seemed to be gingivitis in the first part, but later, it felt that you somehow initiated an allergic reaction. I would advise:

  1. Tablet Cetirizine 10 mg one tablet and continue twice a day for two days, with or without food.
  2. Betadine mouthwash ( Povidone-iodine 2 percent), gargle in lukewarm water two to three times a day.

An allergic reaction might be triggered by certain foods, drugs, or airborne irritants. It might be triggered due to Orajel, as Benzocaine (Anbesol) in it might not suit, and the oxygen level might get low Methemoglobinemia. If any breathing difficulties, kindly get emergency medical help or rush to your nearest hospital.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At September 8, 2020
Reviewed At April 24, 2026

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in restorative dentistry, root canal treatment, cosmetic procedures, and minor oral surgeries. He is skilled in smile designing, dental implants, and preventive dental care for patients of all age groups. Dr. Chattopadhyay is committed to providing precise, pain-free, and patient-focused care, ensuring optimal oral health, functional restoration, and confident smiles through personalized treatment plans.    

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay
Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay

Dentistry

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in restorative dentistry, root canal treatment, cosmetic procedures, and minor oral surgeries. He is skilled in smile designing, dental implants, and preventive dental care for patients of all age groups. Dr. Chattopadhyay is committed to providing precise, pain-free, and patient-focused care, ensuring optimal oral health, functional restoration, and confident smiles through personalized treatment plans.    

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