How to Make a Clove Toothache Compress
A toothache can be produced anywhere in the mouth and, according to Medicinenet.com, can be considered "pain around the teeth or jaws." A cavity, cracked tooth, and gum disease are three common causes of this possibly widespread pain. Whenever you get a toothache, you'll want to get relief from the discomfort as quickly as possible. While visiting a dentist to determine the exact cause of pain is recommended, one home method you can use to quell the pain is a clove toothache compress. According to information from Care2.com, clove oil is a natural germicide and antiseptic and contains eugenol, a natural pain reliever.
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Things You'll Need
- Soft toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Measuring spoon
- Eyedropper bottle
- Pure clove oil
- Olive oil
- Cotton ball
Instructions
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Apply a dab of toothpaste to a soft-bristled brush. Gently clean the affected tooth to remove any food particles. Rinse your mouth with water.
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To make the clove compress, place 1/4 tsp. of olive oil in the eyedropper bottle. Add two drops of pure clove oil. Replace the top and shake the bottle to mix the ingredients.
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Saturate a cotton ball with the clove and olive oil mixture. Place it inside your mouth on the affected area. Bite down gently to hold the compress in place as long as possible and until the pain lets up.
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Tips & Warnings
Clove oil is strong and must be diluted to be used safely.
Use clove oil sparingly as its potency can cause vomiting.
Only adults should use clove oil. Do not use it if you're pregnant or nursing, you have bleeding problems, are diabetic, or have kidney or liver disease, according to Care2.com.
The cotton ball can be a choking hazard. Be sure to remove the clove toothache compress from your mouth before you go to sleep or lie down.
If the toothache pain is persistent and or keeps coming back, see your dentist.
References
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