Did not try clove oil. But i am VERY curious about whether that would have worked. I actually looked in the spice section of the supermarket, but no cloves or clove oil. Just ground cloves.

What did help some ... Was extra strength OraJell. It comes in regular and extra strength. It is definitely worth having some OraJell in the meds of the EDC kit

I understand peoples' reluctance to use meds on low level pain. But this incident wasn't a minor toothache. This is the most pain wife has ever experienced ... Higher than in childbirth. I will trust her judgment on this one. When a tooth goes really wrong ... Its a big problem. The nerves are wired right into the brain (or pretty close ... Hahaha!!).

If you can get a hold of a few pills that cut the effects of severe pain, keep them and put them in your EDC kit. It could be a life saver the day you need them. I am not talking about Tylenol ... You need something better. Just don't quote me on that. :-)

Cheers, Pete

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