Toothache

Toothache

LI-4 Hegu: This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger. Presence of sharp pain on deep pressure confirms the fact that you have hit the right point. Locate the point and press in gently with the thumb of the opposite hand, placing the fingers underneath the acupoint, against the palm of the hand, for support. Press deeply and perpendicularly into the point, applying sustained pressure or small massage rotations to the acupoint for 30 second or 1 minute

ST-6 Jiache: Clench your teeth. You will be able to see and feel a band-like oblique muscle on the lower part of cheek. Point lies on the most prominent part of this muscle. Apply firm deep strokes of pressure into the jaw about 1 minute.

ST-44 Neiting: This point is located in the skin between the second and third toes. A mere pinching of skin between the second and the third toe results into stimulation of this point. Stimulate point in a pumping manner for a minute.

SI-18 Quanliao: This point is located in line with the outer corner of the eye, just beneath the cheek bone. Stimulate point in a pumping manner for a minute.