I have a lot of pain coming from my tooth. One of my fillings fell out and now I feel that my nerve is exposed therefore I feel a lot of pain. I'm also afraid I'm going to need a root canal but I won't be able to see my dentist for the next few days. After doing a little research I found that clove oil is helpful in easing the pain but the problem is that I'm not sure how to use it. Is it harmful if a tiny amount is swallowed? Is it safe to apply clove oil next to the nerve? I would appreciate answers from anybody who is familiar with this painful problem. Thanks!
2007-02-10 18:43:46 · 10 answers · asked by cassie86 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Oh you poor girl! I have the same problem at the moment, and i am using clove oil too, i use a cotton bud to apply it, just soak the bud and rub all over the tooth and near the surrounding gum, do this a couple of times, hold it in your mouth for as long as you can then rinse, or spit it out. you can do it as often as you need, it really is horrible stuff but works better than any thing else. Also i found nurofen better than panadol for the pain and if you can get to the dr get some antibiotics and stronger pain relief. i am also applying a hotwater bottle to the side of my face, this is helping too, i hope you get rid of that dasterdly pain soon, its the worst!xx
2007-02-10 18:59:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am extremely familiar with this problem!
With the clove oil either use just a clean finger or a cotton bud and spread around the area. it is best if you also spread it on the gum surrounding the tooth as well. And swollowing is not a problem just dont drink it...lol.
2007-02-10 18:50:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can't find clove oil, try Oragel. It works better than clove oil
2016-03-14 05:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply apply it with your finger on the affected area. It won't do you any harm if you swallow some. I've done it tens of times and it has proven to be extremely effective.
However, do visit the dentist when you can so that the root of the problem can be addressed. These things can turn nasty if ignored for too long.
2007-02-10 18:47:45 · answer #4 · answered by Nimish A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Toothaches are painful but can be prevented
by take suitable precautions. Avoid eating
food which will result in the formation of acid
in the mouth, brush teeth regularly with a fluoride
toothpaste. I found the information at
http://aches.in/preventtoothache.html useful
2007-02-13 05:32:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just dab it onto the painful tooth with a clean finger or some cotton wool
2007-02-10 18:47:00 · answer #6 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a quick note and not sure if you tried it or not yet. At any rite-aid or walgreens or maybe even any grocery stores carry tooth ache gel. They are pretty affective.I think the one i had bought some time ago was called Orajel.
2007-02-10 18:49:10 · answer #7 · answered by Elias 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
get small cotton bud an tip in to the oil and place the bud on the tooth and hold it in fore little while
2007-02-10 18:53:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to a dentist.
Or look up a medicaid dentist if you can't afford it.
2007-02-10 18:46:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
go get so andesol from a doctor it works till you see the dentist.
2007-02-10 18:48:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋