Dentistry

Dental Compounding

At Cohen Tenoudji Pharmacy, we are proud to offer personalized dental compounding services designed to provide targeted solutions for a wide range of oral health needs. Working closely with dental professionals, we can create custom formulations that may help improve patient comfort, treatment outcomes, and overall satisfaction.

 

Compounded dental medications can offer several benefits, including personalized dosing, improved patient compliance, and combination therapies that may not be available in standard commercial products.

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Common Dental Conditions We Support

  • Oral Pain Management: Customized pain-relief solutions — including topical anesthetics and analgesic gels — to help manage discomfort following dental procedures, oral surgeries, or conditions like temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
  • Infection Control: Compounded antibiotics and antifungal medications can be tailored to help manage oral infections such as periodontal disease, oral thrush, and other localized infections.
  • Mucositis Relief: For patients undergoing cancer treatments or those experiencing oral mucositis, we offer soothing compounded mouth rinses to help relieve irritation and support healing.
  • Dry Mouth (Xerostomia): We compound saliva substitutes and moisturizing gels to help relieve the discomfort and oral dryness associated with xerostomia.
  • Canker Sores and Oral Ulcers: Our customized formulations can help provide targeted relief for aphthous ulcers and other oral lesions, promoting comfort and supporting recovery.

Examples of Compounded Dental Medications

Customized Mouthwashes:

Formulated with ingredients such as lidocaine, diphenhydramine, and antacids to address oral pain, inflammation, and sores.

Topical Anesthetics:

Gels and ointments with agents like benzocaine or lidocaine to deliver localized pain relief during dental procedures.

Antibiotic Pastes:

Tailored pastes for direct application to localized dental infections.

Antifungal Lozenges:

Compounded lozenges with antifungal agents such as nystatin to help manage and prevent oral fungal infections.

Flavoured Medications:

Child-friendly and adult-preferred flavours like mint or bubblegum to improve palatability and support medication adherence, particularly in pediatric patients.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Compounding

Dental compounding is the preparation of customized medications specifically formulated to meet a patient’s unique oral health needs. This may include adjusting the dosage, form, or flavour.
We can compound a wide range of medications, including topical anesthetics, antibiotic pastes, antifungal lozenges, pain-relief gels, mouth rinses, saliva substitutes, and more — all tailored to the patient’s specific needs.
Compounded dental treatments can benefit patients of all ages, especially those with allergies to certain ingredients, difficulty swallowing pills, trouble tolerating standard medications, or children who need flavoured options for better compliance.
Yes, compounded dental medications require a prescription from your dentist or healthcare provider. Once we receive it, our team will prepare your medication and provide guidance on its proper use.
Preparation times vary depending on the formulation, but most dental compounds are ready within a few days. Our pharmacy team will let you know when your medication is ready and answer any questions you have about its use.

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At Cohen Tenoudji Pharmacy, we are dedicated to helping both patients and dental professionals achieve optimal oral health through customized, high-quality compounded medications.

 

If you would like to learn more about how our dental compounding services can support your care or practice, please contact us — we’re here to help.