Few things are as excruciating as a toothache. Fortunately, we're here to tell you about an ancient remedy that really works!
No matter if your toothache is caused by tooth decay, an abscessed tooth, grinding teeth, infected gums, or trauma, acupressure is an effective home remedy that requires nothing more than the gentle touch of your own fingers, reports Trends & Health.
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Modern Reflexology shows us 6 acupressure points connected to toothache.
1. Cheek Bone Hole. Located on the lower edge of the cheek bone, this pressure point is best activated by applying steady and firm pressure using the index and middle fingers. Hold the pressure point for a full minute. You can also use this pressure point to treat twitching eyelids and facial spasms.
2. Jaw Chariot. Use your thumbs to apply pressure for 1 full minute to the point located in the middle of the upper and lower jaws. This pressure point is effective against lockjaw, jaw pain, and toothaches in the lower jaw.
3. Union Valley. This pressure point is among the most effective for relieving all kinds of chronic pain. Use it to treat migraine, fever, skin disease, and eye problems, in addition to toothache.
4. Shoulder Meeting Point. You may be surprised that a pressure point on the outer side of the upper arm is useful in treating toothache. But in fact, this is one of the most powerful pressure points. In addition to relieving toothache, it is also useful in treating thyroid problems, fever, and epilepsy.
5. Inner Court. Located on the top of the foot, in the web between the second and third toe, this pressure point is useful in reducing stomach fire, a common cause of toothache. Apply firm and steady pressure to the point for 1 minute to release upper jaw and facial pain, as well as to treat sore throat, gastric pain, and digestive disorders.
6. Fluid Gate. Also known as SJ 2, this pressure point on the hand between the fourth and fifth fingers is effective in relieving toothache, as well as sore throat, headache, and earache.
In addition to acupressure, Trends & Health recommends placing 2 cloves under the sore tooth after gently brushing and rinsing with mouthwash to relieve toothache. Other home remedies include applying a paste made from crushed garlic and black salt to the site of injury or infection, and chewing on raw onion.
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