Problems with teeth and the mouth can be severely painful and difficult to deal with, and due to differences in the way the mouth absorbs and processes medicine compared with the rest of the body, over-the-counter treatments may not provide the required potency, duration, or effectiveness. We have pharmacists at our pharmacy that will compound medicines for your specific dental problems, based on the prescriptions from your GP and dentist, including oral thrush, ulcers, pain, and infection, dry mouth, mucositis, TMJ pain, sensitive gag reflex, and irritation from dentures or orthodontic appliances.

Compounded dental preparations are usually required by people suffering from mucositis after chemotherapy or radiotherapy, by people suffering from chronic dry mouth resulting from medication or the effects of conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome, by denture wearers susceptible to thrush infections, by people who have just had tooth extraction or other dental surgery done, by people with sensitive teeth and gums, and by people whose regular mouthwashes and gels don't have the required potency and/or aren't suitable for their needs and tastes.

Our compounding pharmacists are PCCA (Professional Compounding Chemists of Australia) certified, which guarantees you that every preparation is made up to a consistently high quality.

Compounded dental preparations come in many different types, including:

• Mouthwashes – a rinse specifically created with the strength and ingredients prescribed by your dentist or GP, designed to treat infection, ulcers, or pain associated with mucositis without having to swallow the medicine.
• Oral Gels – a preparation that you apply directly onto the problem area to provide it with more contact time than the rinse, useful for ulcers, local infection, or pain.
• Dental Ointments and Pastes – thicker preparations that are applied on the affected area of the gum or mucosa and protect and treat the specific place (an ulcer or a sore spot).
• Sprays – spray the medicine in a fine mist into the mouth and throat for treating dry mouth or other conditions when rinse isn't possible.
• Troches – lozenges that dissolve slowly while you hold them in the mouth and release medicine gradually, typically used for oral thrush or constant pain relief.
• Sublinguals – preparations that dissolve under the tongue and are absorbed straight into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system when quick relief is required.
• Topical Anaesthetic Gel – the gel that our compounding pharmacist prepares specifically for your dentist, to numb the area of the future injection, or to treat pain from a specific appliance, an ulcer, or post-extraction pain.

How It Works

Your GP or dentist writes a prescription specifying the condition, medication, and dosage form that you require. Our compounding pharmacists create the preparation individually according to PCCA standards and notify you once it's ready to collect. Feel free to ask us for an estimate of turnaround time when you send in/upload your prescription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is a compounded mouthwash different from the one I can buy at the store?

A1. Yes – a compounded mouthwash is prepared specifically to your prescriber's requirements for your particular condition, rather than the generic off-the-counter formula.

Q2. How long does it take for the compounded dental preparation to work?

A2. It depends on your condition and the medicine, but our pharmacists can explain the specifics and proper use of your preparation for best results.

Q3. Can children use compounded dental preparations?

A3. Sure – we can compound dental preparations for any child of any age with the desired taste and required medicine.

Q4. Will my health insurance cover the compounded dental preparation?

A4. Coverage varies depending on your health insurance and policy. We will assist you with the process of verification.

Contact your compounding pharmacist, GP, or dentist today.

Upload prescription/request a quote – https://www.botanicalpharmacy.com.au/prescriptions

185 Domain Road, South Yarra, VIC, 3141

Visit our other pharmacy, Botanical Compounding Pharmacy West Melbourne, for the same trusted care and personalised service.

Find us at 470 Spencer Street West Melbourne VIC 3003