Grinding teeth can be a very annoying problem, so what can be done to alleviate teeth grinding? Traditional Chinese medicine massage has a good effect on the treatment of teeth grinding. As long as certain acupressure points are pressed, the symptoms of teeth grinding can be quickly relieved. Let's take a look at the acupressure method to relieve teeth grinding.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies for Teeth Grinding
1. Eat a piece of fresh orange peel or soak tangerine peel in water before going to bed every night for 2-3 days. This can treat teeth grinding in children and adults, especially when it occurs in the early stages.
2. Prepare 1 liang of fresh Rehmannia root, 3 qian of Ze Xie, 3 qian of roasted licorice, 3 qian of Wu Mei, 4 qian of Shan Zhu Yu, 3 qian of Yuan Zhi, 3 qian of Moutan bark, 4 qian of Chinese yam, 3 qian of Schisandra, 5 qian of Xiang Fu, and 1 liang of magnetic stone (first decoct), 2 qian of Deng Xin Cao (used as a decoction). This is beneficial for the treatment of teeth grinding.
3. Boil half a jin of fresh wolfberry stalks (pre-boiled), 20 pieces of yellow flower vegetable (remove the stems), 2-3 honey dates, and 1 pork pancreas to make a soup. This helps relieve the symptoms of teeth grinding.
4. Prepare 12 grams of black Aconite (fried), 2 grams of tangerine peel, 6 grams of betel nut, and 2 grams of licorice. Grind them into a fine powder and refine them into pills with honey. Take 2 grams with warm water twice a day.
Accurate Location of Xia Guan Acupoint: Properly close the mouth to locate the acupoint
1. Sit sideways and locate the acupoint in the depression between the anterior border of the zygomatic arch and the condylar process of the mandible, with a hole when the mouth is closed.
2. In a side position, locate the acupoint in the depression formed by the anterior border of the zygomatic arch and the mandibular angle.
3. Directly above the buccinator muscle, locate the acupoint at the lower border of the zygomatic arch.
4. The Xia Guan acupoint is located in the depression formed by the anterior border of the zygomatic arch and the mandibular angle. It bulges when the mouth is open. Sit upright or lie supine to locate the acupoint when the mouth is closed.
Massaging the Xia Guan acupoint can treat teeth grinding
The Xia Guan acupoint
The Xia Guan acupoint is a highly effective acupoint in the human body and is a "nemesis" for many diseases, especially toothaches. When you can't bear the pain of a toothache, massaging the Xia Guan acupoint can provide immediate relief, and the operation is very simple.
Massage method for the Xia Guan acupoint
Needling method: Insert the needle downward for 0.3-0.5 inches. Use the "qi needling method" for temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Moxibustion method: Warm the needle for 3-5 minutes or use moxa sticks for 10-15 minutes.
Massage method: Press downward with the fingertip or knuckle and massage in a circular motion.
"Teeth Grinder" Daily Care
1. Maintain proper exercise, preferably in the morning. Develop a regular sleep pattern of going to bed and waking up early, which can effectively regulate the relaxation of the nervous system.
2. During the day, keep the mouth in a healthy resting state, with the lips closed and the teeth apart.
3. Relax and be kind to yourself. This is the best way to alleviate teeth grinding.
4. Reduce consumption of coffee, Sprite, cola, and other carbonated drinks.
5. Before going to bed, give yourself a psychological suggestion of "not grinding teeth tonight".
