People eat a variety of foods every day, but they often neglect oral hygiene and fail to protect their teeth, which can lead to gum inflammation and toothache. In order to prevent toothache in the future, it is important to take good care of our teeth. Today, I will share some tips for treating toothache. Let's take a closer look.
Massaging can also relieve toothache
Toothache refers to the pain in the teeth caused by various reasons. Toothache is a common symptom in the oral cavity and can be seen in Western medicine as dental caries, pulpitis, periapical inflammation, and dentin hypersensitivity. Toothache can be triggered or exacerbated by cold, hot, acidic, sweet, and other stimuli, falling into the category of "Ya Xuan" and "Gu Cao Feng" in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Now, let me introduce a massage therapy for treating toothache.
1. Preparation
Sit or stand with the body relaxed, eyes slightly closed and looking straight ahead, breathe evenly, and rest for 1-2 minutes.
2. Press the Hegu acupoint
Use the tip of the thumb to press the Hegu acupoint on the opposite side, with the other four fingers placed in the palm. Apply gentle pressure and gradually increase the intensity, pressing and holding for 0.5-1 minute.
Effect: Dispels wind, relieves surface symptoms, promotes blood circulation, and relieves pain.
3. Rub the Xiaguan acupoint
Use the middle finger or index finger of both hands to rub the Xiaguan acupoint on the same side of the face, applying moderate pressure and rubbing for 0.5-1 minute.
Effect: Dispels wind, clears heat, relieves spasms, and alleviates pain.
4. Press the Yache acupoint
Use the thumb pad of both hands to press the Yache acupoint on the same side of the face, applying appropriate pressure, gradually increasing the intensity, and pressing for 0.5-1 minute.
Effect: Relieves spasms, alleviates pain, promotes blood circulation, and reduces swelling.
5. Rub the Fengchi acupoint
Use the fingertips of both thumbs to rub the Fengchi acupoint on the same side, with the other four fingers attached to both sides of the head. Apply moderate pressure and rub for 0.5-1 minute.
Effect: Dispels wind, disperses cold, refreshes the mind, and enhances cognitive function.
