When I was first introduced to OraSoothe “Sockit” Gel for simple extractions, I discovered patients’ healing and recovery improved. They reported their postoperative discomfort was greatly reduced and their compliance using a pleasant-flavored medicinal take-home agent was excellent.
I then began to include the gel into my protocol for more invasive procedures such as immediate denture delivery after multiple extractions. In my experience, immediate denture procedures have been barbaric in nature. Implementing a natural ingredient-based gel that promotes tissue comfort, manages pain, and reduces the need to write narcotic scripts is profound.
I started using the gel on single-arch immediate digital denture cases and found patients reporting how it kept their mouth refreshed and their pain level minimal to none. I put patients on a protocol of nourishment leading up to surgery, including supplements, vitamins, and prebiotics—that’s my driver, and the caboose is OraSoothe.
Because it’s naturally based, you’re pulling from ingredients that address wound care in a way we know to be beneficial. Once initial clotting has been established, the gel is applied over the site as opposed to only using gauze with pressure.
A Versatile Solution
With immediate dentures, patients not only have extraction discomfort, but often soreness from a new denture along with a very dry mouth. If you cover the surface with OraSoothe, the oral environment gets the hydration and tissue-soothing components it needs to heal. It acts as an oral bandage to contain, protect, and provide nourishment and moisture. As a result, patients are more comfortable and don’t have to return to my office as frequently.
I also use OraSoothe Professional Rinse on all kinds of cases, such as burning tongue, perio patients, scaling and root planing, gingivectomies, and frenectomies. It has a broad spectrum of indications and can be reimbursed by insurance.
Exceptional Pain Management
As a company, Septodont has really come to understand pain management and how to use different chemistries to create a better patient experience. The OraSoothe products create an exceptional patient experience by promoting healing in a way that is healthier for the patient.
When I lecture, I ask if anyone is using OraSoothe, and those who answer yes say the same thing: it works! You reduce the need for pain medication scripts and patients love it.
