Clove oil for toothache. We’ve all heard of that one, this wonderous substance acts as an anesthetic and soothes the pain when toothache gets the better of you and you can’t get to a dentist right away.
I always remember there being a tiny bottle of clove oil in the bathroom cabinate, the smell of it comes clearly to mind when I think of it right now. Actually the thought of toothache comes to mind too and that’s not a good image.
Anyway, what if you don’t just happen to have one of those natty little bottles in the house? Why not make your own.
Here’s how to make your own clove oil for toothache;
Simply crush a teaspoon of whole cloves with a tablespoon of olive oil.
Use a cotton bud to dip into the oil and press on to the sore gum/tooth area. Cloves are a great painkiller.
Don’t use this on babies who are teething, it is too strong.
Karon x
Betty says
October 10, 2012 at 9:30 pmJust wondering if you can use this for babies who are teething or is it too strong?
Dr John Richards says
September 7, 2014 at 6:09 pmIn it’s neat form, clove oil is rather strong for babies, as is its pungent aroma – it would likely bring on more tears and the oil can upset a baby’s digestive system somewhat. However, it can me used most effectively if diluted. dilute a drop of the clove oil in a teaspoon of almond oil or better still use glycerin as this has a sweeter taste and its thick viscosity helps a good coating to adhere to the gums, giving a more prolonged and smooth dispersal.
For adults, eating foods which have been slow cooked with cloves is also beneficial, if you can bear to eat that is. The topical analgesic properties of the cloves soothe the mouth and this continues along with its astringent properties when its components get into the bloodstream. As well as being an analgesic, cloves also work as anti-inflammatory too. It is the eugenol in the cloves which bestows these properties. Reassuringly, eugenol is the core ingredient utilised by many dentists when undertaking one of the most painful of treatments – root canal.
Juli says
June 14, 2018 at 6:14 amI have lock jaw. Can this help? I don’t have tetanus, and I’ve been on antibiotics for a week. I’m desperate for relief and I can’t open my mouth enough to place a cotton ball. Right off the bat… This tincture needs to sit for awhile…. After 5 hours… The oil is still just oil. There’s not even a scent of cloves. I’ve seen other recipes that require the oil to sit for weeks before it’s done.
Karon Grieve says
July 9, 2018 at 11:17 amI’m not a doctor, this is just for toothache.
K x
Betty says
October 10, 2012 at 9:31 pmJust wondering if you can use it for babies who are teething or if it would be too strong?
Karon says
October 12, 2012 at 1:39 pmHi Betty
If using on babies for teething I’d use just 1 drop of the clove oil mixed with 1 tablespoon of almond oil. Mix well and use this on cotton bud.
Frozen carrots are great for teething.
Hope this helps.
Kx
Brian Erickson says
November 28, 2012 at 1:54 amI would not use clove oil on a baby. Clove oil can cause nerve damage in the gums, cheeks, lips, tongue, and throat.
Cathie says
August 13, 2013 at 2:19 amThanx Karon. My hustband has a monster toothache and the dentist isnt there until tomorrow then we’ll have to wait.
This combined with his pain killers might keep him and ME sane till he gets something done. 🙂
Cheers
Cathie
Karon Grieve says
August 13, 2013 at 9:41 amhope you have both survived the ordeal Cathie.
K x