>> One common home remedy - clove oil - contains a chemical called eugenol that blocks this TRPC5 pathway.
>> The scientists are not recommending DIY treatments though. People who are experiencing any worrying toothache should still see a dentist, they stress.
They want to develop a product, but discourage an existing remedy. They also want to develop a product but say you should see a dentist to get the damage repaired.
Eugenol is a local anaesthetic AND a severe irritant. When you apply it to a tooth and it comes in contact with the gum both end up numb. Until it wears off and you have what amounts to chemical burns on your gums. Using eugenol to treat tooth sensitivity isn't worth it.
Zinc oxide eugenol has been used by dentists since forever but is now being replaced by other (more expensive) materials.
> They want to develop a product, but discourage an existing remedy.
They can't sell that remedy so they must find something else (patentable).
> They also want to develop a product but say you should see a dentist to get the damage repaired.
Maybe the product is for dentists. It's a big lucrative market with products you literally can't buy over the counter. (Especially since dentists deal with some forbidden substances too).
>> One common home remedy - clove oil - contains a chemical called eugenol that blocks this TRPC5 pathway.
>> The scientists are not recommending DIY treatments though. People who are experiencing any worrying toothache should still see a dentist, they stress.
They want to develop a product, but discourage an existing remedy. They also want to develop a product but say you should see a dentist to get the damage repaired.