I normally would not buy J&J
I dislike everything J&J stands for since the Pandemic. But Bandaid has always been a Great Product. Recently I had an Abscess that started from a small crevice in a tooth that an Oral Surgeon had to remove. Everything was going well until I went back on my regular meds. Not everything is compatible with your meds and supplements and this includes antibiotics. I was thankful I knew this and checked before hand. Not everyone knows or does. Lots of things can happen. So with the antibiotic out of the way, I felt safe, but forgot to check a new med that was a combo supplement. K2 was in it and as my mouth was healing and clotting nicely. I took the new med only 2 days with K2 when I started bleeding profusely. It started late at night and I didn't sleep, I didn't realize I was bleeding. My saliva tasted salty, not typical but I just figured I had Post Nasal Drip. I was drooling too. I had itched my stomach and was covered in blood. The clot in my mouth was dissolving and I was near to having a Dry Socket. Which means that hole would be open to my jaw bone and exposed to bacteria. I heard it was very painful too. I was more worried about having my jaw bone exposed. I only got 7 gauze pads from surgery. A friend said I wouldn't need anymore and it would be stopping bleeding anytime shortly out of the Clinic. I do bleed quite a bit, but no I figured 2 days anyway. So I used up the pads, convincing my friend to get me some extra just in case and I would pay for them and I did. This is what she got. She was confused as to what to buy. It was mainly sizes but that is easy to figure out. So she got one 10 count box. I said I needed more, so she bought a 25 count box and said they were on sale. So she got me another box and said it was half price because I got a second one. Even better and Amazon has it even cheaper. So I paid for what she got and then got some on Amazon besides, not knowing I really would need them later. So I started up on the other meds with K2 and the rest is history..... I have just started to get the K2 out of my system 3 days later. I have more on hand for my next visit or to use with tape as a bandage. I knew something was wrong with the bleeding, and I sure was glad I had extra. The Oral Surgeon didn't know about the new supplement, but I knew enough to check after bleeding like I did. The pads are perfect for extractions, nothing sticks to your gums or later a cut and scab, that it is recommended to use neosporin. The use is really awesome. I'm surprised others don't make sponges like this I only saw one on a roll that was similar to when I was growing up at home. That was it. These had lots of different sizes, but nothing confusing I thought. They definitely came in handy. I don't know why they don't give you more extra at the Dental Clinic. They are soft, absorbent, and a good size. I felt good to know I had these around. I just hated thinking I was supporting J&J somehow. Maybe the reason the price is so cheap is because others won't buy J&J. I guess that is your decision. I think we all need to think about this and make it a matter of personal concern. Read more
