Got my wisdom teeth out last week and dentist recommended these clove oil-soaked gauze pads for the pain. Um, honestly, they kinda burned more than helped. Anyone else had this happen or is it just me being sensitive?
Had a similar experience when I got mine out a couple years back. Dentist suggested clove oil too, and honestly, it felt like my gums were on fire for the first few minutes. I thought maybe I'd done something wrong or used too much, but nope—turns out clove oil can be pretty intense, especially if your gums are already irritated from surgery.
Did your dentist mention diluting it at all? Mine didn't at first, but when I called back to complain about the burning sensation, they casually mentioned mixing it with a bit of coconut oil or water to tone it down. Tried that and it made a huge difference. Still numbed the pain without feeling like I'd just eaten spicy food.
Maybe give dilution a shot if you haven't already...could help ease things up a bit.
I remember trying clove oil after my wisdom teeth came out, and honestly, I was so nervous about it burning that I barely used any at first. Even then, it still felt pretty intense. Eventually, I chickened out and stuck to ice packs and ibuprofen instead. Did anyone else find other natural remedies that weren't quite as... fiery? I'm curious if I missed out on something easier.
I totally get what you mean about clove oil—it can be pretty intense. I ended up using chamomile tea bags instead. Just brewed them, chilled them in the fridge, and gently placed them on the sore spots. Felt soothing without any burning sensation... might be worth a shot next time.
