How long should you keep cloves in a decayed tooth for toothache relief?
Nov 23, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Huijie
Introduction
In general, how long clove should be placed in a decayed tooth for toothache depends on the specific situation. If the patient's tooth pain is mild, symptoms usually subside within one to two days; however, if the decayed tooth has affected the dental pulp, the duration may not be predictable. Patients can place clove in the affected tooth when the pain is mild, which typically helps alleviate toothache symptoms.
In general, the duration for which cloves should be placed in a decayed tooth to relieve toothache depends on the specific situation. If the tooth pain is mild, symptoms may subside within 1 to 2 days; however, if the decay has reached the dental pulp, the time required cannot be accurately determined. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. 1 to 2 days
When tooth pain is mild, patients may place cloves directly into the affected tooth, which usually helps alleviate discomfort. If the area of tooth decay is small, pain may ease within one day; if the decayed area is slightly larger, relief may take up to two days.
2. Time cannot be determined
If the tooth decay has led to pulp infection, it is not possible to estimate how long relief might take. At this stage, the pain is typically severe, spontaneous, and intermittent. Cloves are generally ineffective in relieving such pain, which may involve nerve-related discomfort (tooth neuralgia). Therefore, cloves cannot provide pain relief in these cases. Patients should follow medical advice and use medications such as acetaminophen tablets, tinidazole tablets, or ibuprofen sustained-release tablets for treatment.
If tooth pain worsens, it is recommended to seek prompt medical attention at a hospital to avoid delaying proper diagnosis and treatment.
