If you have ever suffered from toothache then you may know how intense and excruciating the pain can be. It can affect every aspect of your day-to-day life. In severe cases it’s hard to function.
If you’re familiar with Truthpaste, then you may well be familiar with how a toothache led Marisa to develop our natural toothpastes.
Dental appointments are not always so easy to just drop into. The chances are that if you're suffering from toothache, you're online now searching the internet for remedies. If you're in pain right now, read on. But please do try and get that dental appointment!
Is Clove oil good for tooth pain?
Using clove oil to soothe tooth pain is an old wives remedy that is happily backed up by science.
The active agent in Clove oil is Eugenol; natures very own anaesthetic. Not only does it numb pain but reduces inflammation and has the added bonus of its antibacterial properties.
Clove is wonderfully effective at easing toothache. It's also readily available in some form in most pharmacies or health food shops!
What is clove oil?
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree called Syzygium aromaticum, which is native to Indonesian Islands. Cloves are used as a spice to flavour anything from drinks, to deserts, to savoury dishes.
It’s strange to think that something you would find in almost any kitchen cupboard was once worth its weight in gold!
Our ancestors were unlikely to have known the science, but the health benefits of clove oil were well known to them. Cloves have been used medicinally as far back as the third century!
What are the benefits of clove oil?
The benefits of Clove oil are numerous. It can be used to treat everything from athletes foot to respiratory issues.
In 2012, a study showed that Clove oil was effective in fighting dental erosion from acidic drinks, (in this case apple juice), thus fighting cavities. Whilst in 2006, a study backed up the long-held belief that it is extremely useful in soothing pain.
How to use Clove oil for toothache
Often people recommend applying a few drops of clove oil onto a cotton ball and dabbing it directly to the affected area. However, as with all essential oils, you should always avoid using it neat. Clove oil can cause irritation if you use it without diluting it first. Always dilute essential oils by mixing a few drops into a carrier oil such as olive oil or melted coconut oil.
Clove oil (or eugenol) can be found in over-the-counter toothache remedies, carefully formulated for safety.
If you are looking for immediate relief, the numbing effects of clove can be experienced almost instantly. You may feel it has helped reduce pain, reduced swelling, and provided relief, but it is important to visit your dentist to treat the underlying oral health concern.
Clove oil in Truthpaste
Whilst our ancient ancestors went to war with each other to get hold of this magical medicinal wonder spice, these days you can simply order Truthpaste online!
Our organic certified Clove oil is responsibly farmed in Madagascar. Of course, at Truthpaste, we also want to be sure that we are using the best quality essential oils with no impact on the surrounding environment.
Truthpaste original also contains myrrh, peppermint, fennel, wintergreen and eucalyptus oils. All of which contain analgesic, or pain relief properties!
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Sources:
Jesudasan, J. S. et al. (2015) Effectiveness of 0.2% chlorhexidine gel and a eugenol-based paste on postoperative alveolar osteitis in patience having third molars extracted: a randomised controlled clinical trial. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. V.53, Issue 9, pp826-830.
Alqareer, A. et al. (2006). The effect of clove and benzocaine versus placebo as topical anesthetics. Journal of Dentistry.
Marya, C.M et al. (2012) In Vitro Inhibitory Effect of Clove Essential Oil and its Two Active Principles on Tooth Decalcification by Apple Juice. International Journal of Dentistry.
Andaya, Leonard Y. (1993). "1: Cultural State Formation in Eastern Indonesia". In Reid, Anthony (ed.). Southeast Asia in the early modern era: trade, power, and belief. Cornell University Press.
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I've been using this for a couple of months alongside the mouth wash. It seems to have had an positive effect on my gums, and my breath is better during the night. Dentist said to alternate with fluoride toothpaste as that is important to strengthen enamel.
I thought this was well worth the money. My gums have stopped bleeding and the pain in my teeth is a lot less. My son is loving the Fennel toothpaste as well.
I enjoyed my starter pack but didn’t much like the toothpaste flavour, I did get a charcoal one that was much smaller and I really like that one! Wish I knew. My teeth are whiter thanks
My children both like it but takes a little bit of getting used to not having the usual froth. They both like the taste and have noticed clean and whiter teeth 🙌🏼
Taste quite strong at first but you get use to it, plus you only need a little to gurgle with so your mouth feels fresh. Great to find a mouth wash that's kind to teeth
Best toothpaste I've ever used. Sensitive teeth are a thing of the past. And no fluoride you can't beat that. More stars if I could. So 10 out of 10.
Teeth feel clean. Fights gum infection.
I’m always sceptical when reading the reviews and I read a lot of reviews before buying but the truth is these reviews are genuine.
I have always had bleeding gums every time I bushed my teeth…since using truthpaste my gums no longer bleed during brushing, and the sensitivity I had in one of my teeth when I rinsed…I keep waiting for it to happen but even that has stopped.
One of the best things to mention is even the dentist recognised my gums were looking better and not so inflamed. I’ve even received compliments on my teeth from a work colleague…
What everyone is saying about truthpaste is the truth.
I’ve recently purchased 2 pots peppermint & wintergreen plus peppermint & spearmint.
I’m 66 years of age and I can categorically state, that this is THE best toothpaste I’ve ever used. You feel that your teeth have really been cleaned and it also leaves your mouth feeling so fresh. Some people might be put off by the price, However, the amount that is in there is massive and will last a lot longer than the stuff you get in the tubes. I’ve recommended it to all my friends. I won’t be going back to the standard toothpaste from the shops ever again.
Love this paste a little goes a long way, tastes great and mouth feels super fresh afterwards. Thank you.
Wonderful flavour and you feel very clean afterwards but be warned it is VERY POWERFUL, i put to much without water to dilute it a bit and after rinsing i could see the North Pole and Polar bears it was that cold.
Brilliant little tumbler for super fresh mouth wash, would be good if it had markings to show how much to put if you want a weak or strong wash
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