Orajel tamper evident tab
A tamper-evident tab shows whether an oral pain-relief package may have been opened before purchase or use.
The short answer
A tamper-evident tab is a package feature designed to show whether the seal has been disturbed. Inspect the tab, inner seal, tube, and expiry information before using an oral pain-relief product, and follow the label for that exact formulation.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
The tab is part of the container closure, not a dental treatment. A broken, missing, lifted, or mismatched seal can mean the package was opened or damaged, although only the manufacturer or pharmacist can clarify a product-specific concern.
What can you do next?
Compare the tab and inner seal with the package instructions, check the product name and active ingredient, and keep the box or tube if you need to ask a pharmacist. Do not place topical gel directly into a deep wound or use more often than the label directs.
When should you seek dental care?
Seek dental assessment when oral pain lasts, returns, or comes with swelling, fever, a bad taste, or pain on biting, because a topical product does not treat decay, a cracked tooth, or a dental infection. Get urgent help for facial swelling or trouble breathing or swallowing.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask what is causing the pain, whether the product ingredients suit your age and medical history, and how long temporary relief should be expected. Show the dentist the package if the seal or formulation is unclear.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the product if the tab is broken?
Pause and ask a pharmacist or the manufacturer about the specific package rather than relying on appearance alone.
Why does the pain keep returning after gel?
The underlying cause may be decay, a crack, exposed dentine, gum disease, or infection that needs dental diagnosis.