Clove oil is a traditional treatment for tooth pain. Clove oil is an active anesthetic ingredient in clove oil that paralyzes nerves when in contact, but the researchers are not sure how it works. According to the author of "Dental Herbs" by Jamile B. Taheri et al., clove oil is also a natural analgesic which also has antibacterial properties. However, consult your dentist before using clove oil as a treatment for tooth pain. Clove oil is not a substitute for dental treatment.
Clove oil temporarily relieves tooth pain. (Photo: Medioimages / Photodisc / Photodisc / Getty Images) Dental use
Clove oil can be used as a temporary measure to relieve tooth pain. Some uses of clove oil include instilling pain in the teeth or weakening the teeth. According to Frankie Avalon Wolff, author of the Complete Guide to Idiopathic Herbal Therapy, this is an exposed nerve. In addition to these uses, some dentists recommend clove oil as a natural painkiller after root canal or wisdom tooth extraction. Clove oil does not pose an addiction risk like an anesthetic painkiller.
Other uses
In addition to relieving pain, the antibacterial properties of clove oil can also be used to kill oral bacteria, according to Sang-Eun Moon et al., 2011, in the Oral Biology Archive. A study. Mixing a few drops of clove oil with water is an effective mouthwash. In addition to dental use, a study in the 2011 Journal of Medical Plant Research showed that when clove oil is used topically, it can help treat acne.
Precautions
Do not ingest clove oil and keep away from children and pets. If ingested, clove oil can cause nausea and vomiting. According to Avalon Wolfe, clove oil can be used to treat tooth pain in children's babies or toothaches, but only with adult supervision and dental approval. According to Raymond M. Lombardi, author of the book “Aspirin Substitute”, wash your hands thoroughly after touching clove oil as it will irritate the nose and eyes.
When to consult a dentist
Clove oil is a good temporary relief for tooth pain, but don't use it as a long-term solution for toothache. Your pain may indicate that you have a serious dental problem that requires remediation. Please consult a dentist immediately, as there may be some dental problems that become more and more over time. For example, an abscess is a pocket of gum infection and can be fatal if left untreated.
