Acupressure as Treatment for Toothache Pain
An ancient practice, acupressure is the art of healing using pressure points to stimulate the body’s natural healing capabilities. It makes use of soft yet firm pressure of your fingers to specific pressure points.
It is similar to acupuncture, with the ideology of using the same stimulating points, but acupressure does without the use of needles. It has been the most effective self-treatment for pressure-related pains. It is safe and easy to learn; the process of acupressure applies pressure to meridian points to release tension, enhance body circulation and promotes body relaxation and is an ideal treatment for toothache.
Acupressure to relieve toothache pain is slowly becoming popular nowadays. As a number of over-the-counter medications become available to relieve toothache pain, the awareness to explore alternative relief also increases. There are varying techniques on how to administer this alternative medicine, and also makes use of a multitude of pressures. The firm pressure is the most basic technique; this is used to apply steady pressure to relieve pain. This calms the nervous system, relaxes the tensed muscles and promotes better and faster healing. Slow and circular motion massage makes use of the thumb and index finger to relieve instantly general stiffness and tension.
As a treatment for toothache pain, apply gentle pressure on the area between your thumb and index finger in the web portion of your hand. Gently massage this area, which should be located the same as the side of the toothache, for about 5 minutes using a circular motion, in 5 second intervals. Also, you can try running an ice cube on the same area for immediate relief.
If your toothache still recurs after application of the above, another meridian point to administer acupressure upon is the area right behind your ankle. Apply firm pressure inward, up and down towards the heel for about 2 to 3 minutes. Reapply after a few seconds using the circular motion technique. Additionally, also massage your face area, on the cheekbones and near the eye area. Use your fingertips to slowly massage your jaw area, gently applying firm pressure on the upper and lower jaw. Locate the muscle that is near your earlobe and gently apply pressure to relieve the tension on your jaw.
This would provide instantaneous yet temporary relief for your toothache pain. Most of the time, if the pain persists; acupressure can be applied to other affected areas when experiencing tooth pain.
As with all kinds of toothache, the pain generally spreads to your neck and upper nape area resulting to a migraine-like pain. You can gently apply acupressure on the base of your head, using your thumb and index finger, gently massage these points to loosen your neck muscles. Gently run them down towards the bottom of the neck area and do a circular massage motion for a couple of minutes in five second intervals.
Acupressure works to relieve your pain when an immediate dental attention is unavailable. It is especially helpful when one is in the middle of a meeting, travel or an immediate affair that needs to be addressed. Acupressure will also help you relieve toothache pain in a natural manner, assuring you of the safety of the procedure.
A lot of people rely on acupressure to relieve muscle stiffness, soreness and toothache pains but should your toothache persist, despite repeated massages and acupressure procedures, you should not hesitate to seek medical advice. Toothache pain can be caused by other reasons such as infected gums, swollen and inflamed gum area, inflamed sinuses or damaged root of a tooth.
