Although a toothache is not a serious illness, it is really painful! When a toothache is tormenting you, are there some easy ways to fix it? Of course there is, let's find out!
1. Trigger the "switch" for pain relief: massage key acupuncture points
Toothache is closely related to the hand Yang Ming meridian, the foot Yang Ming meridian and the kidney meridian. The Yangming meridian of the hands and feet runs through the upper and lower teeth, and the heat of the stomach and intestines can cause toothache; The main bone of the kidney, the tooth is the bone, the kidney yin is insufficient, and the deficiency of fire can also lead to toothache.
According to the situation, the toothache is divided into wind and fire toothache, stomach fire toothache and kidney deficiency toothache, and the symptoms can be relieved by rubbing the 3 acupuncture points.
Hegu Acupoint: Massage the Hegu Acupoint with the thumb and fingertips (the highest part of the bulging muscle after the thumb and index finger are closed), and apply an appropriate amount of pressure until a feeling of soreness occurs.
Xiaguan acupoint: When the toothache is unbearable, press down the Guan acupoint (located on the side of the head, about a horizontal finger in front of the ear), hold it for a period of time, and can be combined with kneading and other techniques until the toothache is reduced.
Buccal acupoints: Located on the cheeks and upper part of the jaw angle, rubbing this acupoint can relieve toothache and help relieve discomfort.
The second and third types of toothache should be treated with caution
The following three toothache conditions should not be ignored, and it is important to seek medical attention in time when encountering these conditions.
Pain when exposed to cold: Teeth are sensitive to cold, which may be due to enamel problems or tooth sensitivity. If it lasts for 5-10 seconds, it will disappear without worrying too much, and if it persists, it is recommended to see a doctor.
Swollen and sore gums: It may be caused by bone debris, gum inflammation or pulp infection.
Painful chewing: Tooth pain when chewing can be caused by cracked teeth or over-cleaning of teeth, so you need to seek medical attention immediately.
As you can see from the above, although toothache is painful, it can be relieved by some simple self-** methods. Keep these tips in mind so that you can relieve your symptoms and maintain your oral health when you have a toothache!