1. Clove Oil
Clove oil has proven to be an effective treatment for dry socket. Its anesthetic and analgesic properties help reduce the throbbing pain that makes it difficult to even move your head.
Clove oil works by acting as a physical barrier between the exposed bone along with exposed nerve endings and the oral environment. It helps relieve pain as well as decrease the number of visits to the emergency room.
- Dip a small cotton swab in clove oil.
- Place the swab in the socket for 1 minute.
- Remove the swab and rinse your mouth with warm water.
- Do this a few times throughout the day.
2. Cold Compress
Pain in the jaw and cheek is common among those suffering from dry socket. A cold compress is a tried-and-tested remedy that you can easily use at home to alleviate pain. The cold temperature has a numbing effect on the nerves, which reduces pain.
- Dip a thin towel in cold water and wring out the excess water.
- Place the cold towel on your face in the area where you are experiencing pain.
- Hold it there for about 15 minutes.
- Repeat 4 or 5 times a day for 2 days.
- After 2 days, switch to warm compresses to help decrease pain and swelling.
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