Crushed clove for toothache

Crushed clove may briefly numb irritated tissue because eugenol affects sensory nerve signalling, but it does not remove the cause of toothache.

Direct clove material can irritate or burn the gum and should not be packed into a cavity.

Rinse gently, avoid extreme temperatures, keep the area clean and use only pain medicine suitable for you as directed on its label.

A dentist tests the tooth, gums and bite, then treats decay, a crack, pulp inflammation or another identified cause.

Seek urgent dental care for facial swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing, or pain that persists or worsens.