AMELIORATIVE EFFECTS OF GARLIC CLOVE (ALIUM SATIVUM) ON TOOTH ACHE AND ITS CAUSATIVE ORGANISMS

This study investigated the ameliorative effects of garlic clove (Allium sativum) on toothaches and its causative organisms Twenty Four Female subjects were selected for this study. They were divided in four (4) groups viz Group A (6) served as control, while groups B,C and D were the groups that used garlic clove (Group B), garlic clove plus ibuprofen (Group C) and Ibuprofen only (Group D). The treatment lasted for five (5) days. Result from the study showed that Group B subjects received more effective relieve from pain and aches when examined than those other groups in Groups A,C and D. The reduction in pain and aches could be attributed to the presence of flavenoids and Allicin in Garlic which are known to be antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and pain killer. The study suggests that garlic clove is very effective in ameliorating toothache.