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No, don't use orajel. In fact you can use cold teethers for soothing the swollen gums and for pain can use calpol drops.

Give a clean chilled (not frozen) teething ring. Gently massage the gums with a clean finger. Offer age-appropriate chilled foods if already on complementary feeds. Avoid using such gels

The use of topical oral gels such as Orajel (often containing benzocaine) and Bonjela (which commonly contains choline salicylate in many formulations) is generally not recommended for teething in an 8-month-old child due to significant safety concerns. Simple analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen and paracetamol is enough

Hello Regarding your concern Orajel contains benzocaine, I would not recommend using it for swollen gums or teething pain. The FDA advise against benzocaine-containing teething products because they can cause a rare but serious condition called methemoglobinemia and provide little lasting benefit.

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Greetings No, standard numbing teething gels are generally not safe for infants due to significant health risks. Products containing benzocaine can cause a rare, life-threatening blood disorder called methemoglobinemia. Many Bonjela products contain salicylates, which are restricted in children under 16 due to Reye's syndrome risk. Lidocaine-based gels are also discouraged as they can wash away and risk toxicity if swallowed. Instead, safely soothe gums by gently massaging with a clean finger or using a chilled, not frozen, rubber teething ring.