Misc Probably a stupid question, but can you put lidocaine cream in your mouth?

[ChemicallyEnhanced]

It's says "not for internal use" but I have terrible gum/tooth pain and a topical anesthetic sounds perfect. I put some of my nieces teething gel on it and it's actually kinda helped but the pain is still throbbing.
I have Tramadol or Co-Codamol if either of those would help?

 

[Dresden]

Yes, you can put lidocaine cream in your mouth. It's just that creams are greasy and not pleasant orally.

 

[DroneLore]

Any idea why so many manufacturers use benzocaine in oral pain products instead?

 

[Dresden]

I don't think it matters much which topical suffix -caine drug you use, unless of course you are talking about cocaine! Dentists used to use clove bud oil for the same purpose.