ORABASE PROTECTIVE PASTE - 30G by ORABASE

Orabase is wonderful when you have any sort of break in the mucosa of the mouth. Plain Orabase paste (the only kind I've ever used) does not contain anesthetics or steroids; it works only as a temporary protective coating. I've found that the best way to apply it is to first dry the application area as much as possible, then dab on (not rub) a small amount of the paste. The goal is to cover the area so one can eat and drink, etc.I read a number of reviews that emphatically warned that Orabase is NOT to be used in the mouth, but instead only on the skin surrounding an ostomy (such as a colostomy).This is simply not the case, as indicated in the following:This medication is used for the temporary relief of symptoms from mouth sores due to injury. This drug comes in a dental paste that allows it to stick to the inside of the mouth/cheeks/gums. It works by reducing the swelling, itching, and pain that can occur with mouth sores. (WebMD)Orabase® paste acts as a protective covering when applied to mouth ulcers. This helps to prevent irritation from foods and drinks, and eases discomfort. A small amount of paste is dabbed on the affected area as often as needed, particularly before or after eating. (Drugs.com)Orabase Paste is a pain-relieving dental paste which helps to protect any wounds inside your mouth as they heal.It’s also ideal for use on areas of skin surrounding a stoma, which can become irritated or damaged over time. It helps to reduce swelling and itching in the affected area and provides a protective film over the wound as it heals, helping to relieve pain. (BallyDuffPharmacy)I actually strongly suspect that Orabase was initially formulated for oral use, hence the name; then, as with many medications, products and treatments, it was found to provide additional benefits.

I was glad to find this product. It's helpful for dental use.

As far as I can tell (I am a physician), this is the same stuff you use for oral sores. This version is marketed as a medical device (rather than medication) for skin protection, but if you look up the ConvaTec package insert online, it's probably the same as the oral version. It works quite well in the mouth, I have used on canker sores, bites to the inside of my cheek, and to protect an area of gum erosion over an area of exposed bone. It sticks better than the generic triamcinolone dental paste (Kenalog in Orabase), and is smooth rather than gritty. I can't find any good alternative, since Colgate stopped marketing their version. I have been very happy with this version so far.

WHAT IT IS: It is meant for use as a skin protectant to cover painful sores and promote healing. I've been using it to cover the gum ulcers caused from new dentures and it works just fine. My dentist even said it was ok to use it. It has no flavor, is thick but spreads easily and a little goes a long way. Since I use it beneath my lower dentures, it stays where I put it, but I cannot comment on how well it stays put in the mouth when not uncovered.WHAT IT IS NOT: As so many reviewers have mentioned multiple times, NO, this is NOT the Colgate brand Ora Base product. that was discontinued, nor does it claim to be. This products is manufactured by ConvaTec, which I believe is located in the UK- so they apparently have the trademark for the name Ora Base in that country. I don't think the manufacturers were trying to scam anyone with the name.This is NOT meant to hold your dentures in place. Don't buy it thinking it will or you will be disappointedIt is also NOT a pain reliever. To my knowledge, it has no ingredients for that purpose. It's just to protect the skin from abrasion and irritation.BOTTOM LINE: I only take away one star because of the price. But given that I've found no other protective pastes that one can use in the mouth (only short term benzocaine products that don't don't last, don't stay in place and leave your next sip of tea tasting awful), I will accept the expense until my sores are gone.

Canker sores are painful and I seldom get them. But I had a reaction to an antibiotic and I had several painful canker sores in my mouth. I was so grateful this shipped so fast. Orabase is a past coating that you apply over the sores and it gives immediate relief and heals sores fast.

I have been buying Colgate and Walgreen Orabase for many years. I have some left in both and they are each over two years old and they are as fresh as the day they were purchased. Since I am no longer able to shop locally, I buy almost exclusively on Amazon so I bought this brand. I can almost assure you that this is not Colgate. It is made by ConvaTec and it is unusable. It is NOT a paste. I used it once and it looked and felt like petroleum jelly. It left grease all over the outside of the tube. It did not cushion the gum and relieve pain, as my previous brands did. I thought I would give it another try one week later, it was as hard as a brick. I tried putting the tube in hot water to soften it, to no avail. I tried sticking a pin down to nozzle, thinking it was clogged-no help.How could this company even put a product like this on the market? I am elderly and on a fixed income and cannot afford to throw money away. This should be removed from Amazon. It is a fraud.