Each acupuncture point represents different parts of the body and has different functions. In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture points play an important role. When certain parts of the body have problems, corresponding acupuncture points may show signs. Massaging the Tian Chong point can help relieve toothache.
Massaging Tian Chong Point to Relieve Toothache
Massage: Use the tip of your index finger to press and rub vertically downwards. If you feel soreness or swelling, do it once in the morning and evening.
Tian Chong point is mainly used to treat head and facial disorders, such as headaches, tinnitus, gum swelling, stiff neck, epilepsy, palpitations, and frequent startles.
It is also commonly used in modern medicine to treat vascular headaches and sensorineural hearing loss.
Tian Chong point is used to treat headaches, epilepsy, gum swelling, and goiter.
Mental and neurological disorders: Headaches, epilepsy;
Otorhinolaryngological disorders: Gingivitis, tinnitus, hearing loss, and thyroid nodules.
Location of Tian Chong Point
1. Standard Position:
Tian Chong point is located in the head. It is 2 inches above the posterior border of the ear, and 0.5 inches behind the Shuaiguan point.
Tian Chong point is located in the head, directly above the posterior border of the ear, 2 inches into the hairline. Sit upright or lie on your side to locate the point.
2. How to Locate Tian Chong Point
Sit upright, recline, or lie on your side. The point is located above the root of the ear, 2 inches into the hairline, and 0.5 inches behind the Shuaiguan point.
3. Anatomy of the Point
Tian Chong point is located in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, superior auricular muscle, temporal fascia, and temporal muscle. The skin is innervated by the auricular nerve branch of the mandibular nerve.
Anatomical layers: Skin → Subcutaneous tissue → Superior auricular muscle → Temporal fascia → Temporal muscle.
It is also supplied by the posterior auricular artery and vein.
Precautions
It is worth noting that since Tian Chong point is located in the head, methods such as moxibustion, cupping, and scraping should not be used to avoid potential dangers.
In addition, Tian Chong point can not only treat gum swelling and pain but also have a good effect when you feel fear, anxiety, or discomfort in your heart and experience accompanying symptoms such as headaches. Stimulating Tian Chong point immediately will provide relief.
