Hi,

  You can make your own oil of clove - put 1/4 cup of cloves in a jar. Cover with
cider vinegar. Let sit for two weeks to ferment. Remove cloves. Apply sparingly
to affected tooth and gum area. In a pinch, you can apply clove powder to gumline
surrounding affected tooth - I use this method occasionally. Only one problem, it
makes you drool :) The numbing effect of the clove is amazing.

Cheers!

Carla

Betty B wrote:

> Dear Kyle, Carla, and everyone who offered suggestion to me last week,
>
> I did read all your posts, and I appreciate the time you took to write them.
> I apologize for not replying until now.
>
> Kyle, I spoke with my dentist who confirmed that it was okay to take two
> percosets at a time if necessary.  Brother, it was necessary for a couple of
> days.  Truth to tell, after all the pain I suffered over the weekend, I
> didn't mind the euphoric feeling I got from taking that much percoset.
>
> Carla, I am convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that not all root canals are
> necessary.  I am also convinced that the need for some root canals are
> created right in the dentist's chair.  I can't prove it but I am firmly
> convinced that this is so.  I once worked as a dental assistant and the vast
> majority of set ups I did for appointments were root canals set ups --
> hmmm...  What, pray tell, is to stop the dentist from drilling to the point
> where he or she exposes the nerve(s)?  Dentin is not impervious to drill
> bits.  I will go to the website you told me about too.  I am very interested
> in this subject and the comments you had to make.  I am also aware of the
> controversy surrounding mercury in old fillings.  At the moment though, I'm
> not sure that I would recommend that people make a mad dash to the dentist to
> have their old fillings removed.  In fact, I don't have the knowledge in this
> area to recommend one thing or another.
>
> I've known my dentist for nearly 20 years, and have been going to his
> practice since I was 12 (except when I lived away from this area).  I'm 42
> now, and experience with this man makes me feel confident about his
> competency and ethics.  I do not feel that way about all dentists, however.
> They are not all "created equal."  The three teeth that my DDS is working on
> now have been in need of work for well over a year, and I've had pain off and
> on for a long time.  It's just that my needs were kind of put aside in favor
> of my Mom's needs last year.  I would say that he has been able to stave of
> several root canals over the years.  I and my pocketbook are grateful.
>
> Oil of clove -- I'm still looking for it.  A number of people suggested that
> and the numbers tell me that there must be something to it.
>
> Steve, your suggestions were interesting.  I enjoyed reading them -- THANKS!
>
> Thank you everyone.
>
> Betty