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Medicines clove oilQuestion & answer

clove oil · Medicine question

Does clove oil cure toothache?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It may temporarily reduce pain but does not treat causes such as decay, a damaged filling or a dental abscess.

Sources for this answer

Clove Oil BPemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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