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I have been suffering from tooth pain for past few days. Can it be tooth decay ? Someone suggested me to use clove oil for tooth decay . I want to ask if clove oil will help in fighting tooth decay ?

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Dr. MAJ. DEV KUMAR answered : 11 years ago

no, clove oil does not help fighting tooth decay. u should immediately consult ur dentist. as u r having pain ur tooth may require root canal treatment.

Dr. Mihir Khakhar answered : 11 years ago

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Tooth pain is not always associated with tooth decay. Clove oil wil provide you temporary relief from toothache. It wil not help you to fight tooth decay. The nature of pain will also tell about the cause of pain. A dull pain could be some form of periodontal disease. Whereas a sharp pain could be due to trauma or caries. There could also be some kind infection on the tooth which leads to pain.

Dr. Rangeeth Nammalwar answered : 11 years ago

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Clove oil must never be used. It can contain some substances that can burn your gums.
Is the pain occurring only at night or all though the day. U must consult a dentist.

Dr. RAJAT NANGIA answered : 11 years ago

No clove oil does not fight against tooth decay. it produces localized sedative effect to the affected tooth causing relief. but long use may burn your gingiva (gums)

Dr. Opinder Singh Thind answered : 11 years ago

As mentioned by my colleagues clove oil is a big no as it can damage the mucous membrane lining the gingiva(gums). Try to locate a good dentist who can take an x-ray for you and give you the required treatment. Good luck ..

Dr. NIRAV PATEL answered : 11 years ago

clove oil is home remedy... its good to prevent caries... not to cure caries. there r two possibilities caries or gum , check in the mirror for any dark spot on teeth [proximal caries are not visible] or inflamed gums [red, bleeding, swelling] , but best option is visit yr dentist.

Doctor answered : 11 years ago

clove oil will not be of any help,consult your dentist.

Dr. Savita Hadakar answered : 11 years ago

tooth pain is most commonly because of tooth decay. but clove oil is not the remedy for that. better visit a dentist, get the X ray done and start a indicated treatment.

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