Dentistry Compounding
All About Dentistry Compounding
Dentistry can be a sore subject. Going to the dentist is often a painful experience, anticipated with dread. But of course, the alternative is far worse as neglecting dental care can have major consequences down the road. Many patients feel torn between concerns around oral health and feelings of anxiety, and this can result in important procedures being deferred much longer than is recommended.
Dental compounding is a method by which dentists and pharmacists can work together to provide a better experience to patients and improve health outcomes. Keep reading to learn about the dental compounding services we provide at Juro’s Pharmacy Health & Wellness and feel free to contact us with any questions. We serve Billings and Laurel, MT.
What Is Dental Compounding?
As individuals, we all have specific needs when it comes to every aspect of health, and oral health is no exception. With dental compounding, dentists and pharmacists can precisely formulate medications and prepare custom treatments that are designed to address the specific health needs of the patient. The active ingredients, the excipients, and the dosage level are all aspects of a medication that can be adjusted based on the personalized recommendations of your dentist.
Why Is It Used?
Dental compounding can be prescribed for a variety of reasons. In some cases, patients are simply allergic or intolerant to the excipients used in the commercially available form of the medication. Lactose and gluten are common excipients that also happen to be common allergens. Dental compounding can create formulations that are free of these ingredients.
Some patients require specific dosages, and some prefer oral medications in a flavor or format that is not commercially available. Many medications prescribed by dentists have an unpleasant flavor on their own, and dental compounding can create more palatable medications that are equally effective. For those who have difficulty swallowing pills, medications can be formulated as topical gels or pastes, or even as lollipops.
Medications We Can Compound
Upon a prescription order, we are able to compound the following medications here at Juro’s Pharmacy Health & Wellness:
- Lip balms for viral lesions
- Topical muscle relaxants and analgesics
- Topical anesthetics
- Non-staining antibacterial rinses
- Oral sedation in the form of lollipops and freezer pops
- Lollipops for oral thrush
- Mouth rinses for aphthous ulcers or chemotherapy-induced stomatitis
- Mouth rinses to stop oral bleeding during dental procedures for patients who take anticoagulants
- Dry socket preparations
- Mucosal bandages to protect ulcerated, infected, or tender mucosa
- Lozenges to prevent gagging
That’s only a small sample of the unique preparations and novel medication delivery methods our pharmacists can provide. We value the individualized care of each and every patient, and we will work directly with your dentist to determine the right solution for you.
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- Dry Mouth, Stomatitis, and Mucositis
- Miracle Mouthwashes
- Periodontal Therapy
- Suppressing the Gag Reflex
- Therapy for Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
- Topical Therapy for Pain and Infection
- Transdermal Anti-Emetics
Juro’s Pharmacy Health & Wellness is your trusted source for dental compounding in Billings, MT. We are licensed to fill prescriptions in Montana, Wyoming, and Minnesota.