Can Tea Tree Oil Kill a Tooth Nerve?
Tea tree oil cannot kill a tooth nerve despite its wondrous antimicrobial (antibacterial & antifungal) and analgesic properties. Yes it...
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Jackson Ave Dental Blog
Our informative dentists at our Long Island City office have put together an additional resource on how to take care of your teeth just for our patients. Perhaps it answers that question about one of our dental services?
Follow along to learn about tips on maintaining excellent oral health.
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David Chen, DDS
- 4 days ago
- 4 min
Can I Use Garlic To Kill My Tooth Nerve?
Garlic is NOT an analgesic so it can't kill a tooth nerve but it can be harmful if you use crushed garlic to alleviate a toothache. It...
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David Chen, DDS
- 4 days ago
- 5 min
Will Rubbing Alcohol Kill My Tooth Nerve?
Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) is an amazing antiseptic solution but it can't kill your tooth nerve because that's not what it's...
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David Chen, DDS
- 4 days ago
- 5 min
Does Rubbing Alcohol Whiten Teeth?
Rubbing alcohol will not whiten teeth because it can only remove inorganic stains which is not the same as organic stains that yellow our...
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David Chen, DDS
- 4 days ago
- 5 min
Is Rubbing Alcohol On Teeth Dentist Approved?
There are multiple ways to use rubbing alcohol on teeth but they're all ineffective at treating oral conditions. If you were hoping to...
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David Chen, DDS
- 4 days ago
- 3 min
Can I Pull My Own Wisdom Tooth?
If you're thinking about pulling your own wisdom tooth you should stop right now. There is no dentist in the world nor any healthcare...
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David Chen, DDS
- 4 days ago
- 6 min
Ibuprofen Not Working For Toothache: Causes & Alternatives
If taking ibuprofen is not working for your toothache, it means that your tooth condition is too severe to be treated at home. I mean,...
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David Chen, DDS
- 5 days ago
- 4 min
Will Bleach Kill a Tooth Nerve?
Bleach can kill your tooth's nerve but under ordinary circumstances it'll be totally ineffective, such as rinsing with it at home. We...
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David Chen, DDS
- 5 days ago
- 4 min
Will Using Gasoline Kill a Tooth Nerve?
It is unknown if gasoline can kill a tooth nerve but it can potentially kill you if you use it to alleviate a toothache. Due to hazardous...
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David Chen, DDS
- 5 days ago
- 4 min
Getting Relief For Gangrenous Pulp Pain
Permanent pain relief for gangrenous pulp pain requires a root canal which is done by a dentist. If you attempt home remedies, they will...
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David Chen, DDS
- 5 days ago
- 5 min
Does Peppermint Oil Work For a Toothache?
Peppermint oil can temporarily help alleviate a toothache because it is an analgesic but it's only effective for specific tooth...
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David Chen, DDS
- 7 days ago
- 4 min
Does Baking Soda Paste Work For An Abscess Tooth?
Baking soda paste (sodium bicarbonate) can help with an abscessed tooth but it won't be able to permanently get rid of the infection nor...
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David Chen, DDS
- Nov 29
- 6 min
Will Apple Cider Vinegar Whiten Teeth Safely?
The new panacea for everything in life is apple cider vinegar (ACV). It can lower blood sugar, help with weight loss, and even remove...
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David Chen, DDS
- Nov 14
- 4 min
Can You Use Advil Dual Action For a Toothache?
Using Advil Dual Action can effectively kill a tooth nerve because it is a legitimate painkiller but unfortunately the effects are...
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David Chen, DDS
- Nov 14
- 4 min
Can I Use Brake Fluid To Kill Tooth Nerves?
It is unknown if brake fluid can kill a tooth nerve but it can potentially KILL YOU while using it in an attempt to alleviate a...
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David Chen, DDS
- Nov 13
- 6 min
Home Remedy For Broken Tooth With Exposed Nerve
A temporary filling is the only effective home remedy for a broken tooth with an exposed nerve because it can cover up the exposure and...
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David Chen, DDS
- Nov 13
- 4 min
Can Vanilla Extract Kill a Tooth Nerve?
Unfortunately, there isn't any scientific evidence which proves vanilla extract can kill your tooth nerve. Although even without research...
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David Chen, DDS
- Nov 8
- 7 min
Toothpaste Does NOT Get Rid of Bruises
Using toothpaste to get rid of bruises is a home remedy hack used to speed up recovery but for more reasons than one, it isn't very...
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David Chen, DDS
- Oct 31
- 4 min
Can You Use Aspirin To Kill a Tooth Nerve?
Using aspirin can effectively kill a tooth nerve temporarily but it depends on how you're using it to do so. If you use the wrong method,...
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 21, 2022
- 5 min
Do You Put Orajel On The Tooth or Gums?
Orajel is an over the counter local anesthetic in the form of a gel that is used to alleviate toothaches at home. The primary numbing...
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