If you have an achy tooth or gum and your dentist's first opening is in a week or two, a dab of clove oil can offer some temporary relief while you're waiting to get it looked at by a professional.
According to the research, cloves are very effective against dermatophytes like Microsporum canis (KCTC 6591), Trichophyton mentagrophytes (KCTC 6077), Epidermophyton floccosum (KCCM 11667), ...