I had a similar thing happen when I tried making clove oil at home—ended up way too strong and kinda burned my gums. Diluting with coconut oil helped mellow it out, but lesson learned... herbal extracts can get intense fast.
Haha, been there with the clove oil—felt like my gums were auditioning for a spicy toothpaste commercial. Diluting definitely helps, but honestly, sometimes it's better to just start over with less herb and shorter steeping time. I learned the hard way that stronger isn't always better... especially when your mouth feels like it's hosting a tiny bonfire. Maybe try a gentler herb next time? Chamomile or mint are way more forgiving if you overshoot the strength.
Haha, totally relatable. I once got ambitious and tried making my own peppermint tincture thinking it'd be a nice soothing rinse after my braces adjustments. I figured stronger meant better pain relief, right? WRONG. Ended up feeling like I'd gargled with mouthwash made from molten candy canes...eyes watering, tongue tingling, the whole deal. 😅
"sometimes it's better to just start over with less herb and shorter steeping time."
Exactly this. After the peppermint disaster, I dialed way back on everything—shorter steep times, less herb, and even switched to chamomile for a bit. It was like herbal training wheels, haha. Definitely gentler on my poor sensitive gums. Lesson learned: when it comes to homemade remedies, subtlety beats intensity every time.
After the peppermint disaster, I dialed way back on everything—shorter steep times, less herb, and even switched to chamomile for a bit.
Haha, chamomile might be gentle, but does it actually help with braces pain? I tried it once and felt like I was rinsing my mouth with flower water... soothing maybe, but pain relief? Nah. Maybe peppermint's intensity has its perks after all.
Chamomile's definitely gentle, but yeah, not exactly a painkiller. When I had braces, peppermint was too intense for me too—felt like my gums were on fire sometimes. Weirdly enough, clove tea worked wonders. Tastes kinda funky at first, but it numbs things up nicely without being overwhelming. You might wanna give that a shot if chamomile feels too mild. Or even a diluted peppermint rinse could strike a good balance—just gotta find that sweet spot between soothing and burning your mouth off, haha.
