Get some good dental health
'The most common cause of toothache is pulpitis, inflammation of the pulp of the tooth. The short, sharp pains usually occur in response to hot, cold or sweet food and drink. If left untreated, the pulp dies and becomes infected, leading to the formation of a dental abscess that gives throbbing and continuous pain. Toothache can be caused by dental decay, fracture of the tooth, a cracked tooth, irritation of the pulp following dental treatment or an exposed tooth root, which can occur if the gums recede or are damaged by over-vigorous brushing. Visit your dentist as soon as possible, but in the meantime take a painkiller and try rubbing clove oil directly onto the affected area.'
Mohammed Syfur Rahman, pharmacist for Boots the Chemist
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Vishal, about 1 year
Here's another tip to get better and affordable treatment: treat yourself overseas. The cost advantage is usually 40-70% and we get all types of treatments from dentistry to heart surgery to surrogate mothers. This site is where I got the info about overseas medical treatment: http://www.medicaltourismco.com they also have a blog on the site where they list all info about prices, hospitals, surgeons etc. It is reported that out of the 1 million Americans that will receive health care abroad in 2008, 40% will be opting for dental services and 23% for cosmetic surgery. According to industry reports, dental services and India top the list of most popular procedures and locations for health travel.
Report this commentdavid pearce, over 2 years
while oil of cloves is known to ease dental pain it is also known to damage the tooth itself leading to an increase in the risk of further pain and more dental treatment, therefore it is NOT recommended for prolonged use
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Toothsmith, 9 months
DO NOT USE CLOVE OIL! It will do more harm than good. That pharmacist should read up a bit before passing on myths and 'old wives' tales.
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