Stop toothache in 1 minute

We often say that pain is unbearable, especially when we need to work or attend classes during the day. Once the pain is severe, our spirit will be scattered and we will not be in the mood to concentrate on our work. Toothache can be said to be the best among many pains. We all call it "taking half of our life." So if a sudden toothache occurs, how can we quickly relieve the pain within a minute?

Doctors remind everyone to pay attention to dental diseases. Long-term tooth inflammation will produce a large number of harmful bacteria in the mouth, which may induce heart diseases such as myocarditis and endocarditis! However, many friends are afraid of tooth extraction and often just endure it on their own instead of seeking treatment. For some people, even painkillers are not effective. Today I will teach you some quick ways to solve toothache.

Acupressure

Press the Hegu point and Jianjing point for 30 seconds each, and the toothache will stop. Note: The acupoints must be located accurately and with moderate force.

① Hegu point: It is located at the base of the thumb. Place the first joint horizontal line of the thumb of one hand facing the base of the other hand. Bend the thumb and press down. The point where the fingertip points is the Hegu point. (It will feel painful when pressed lightly) It can relieve wind and relieve exterior symptoms, activate collaterals and relieve pain. Press your left and right hands together until you feel the pain is unbearable, and the toothache symptoms will be relieved immediately.

② Jianjing Point: It is located at the midpoint of the line connecting Dazhui Point and acromion, the highest point of the shoulder, that is, where the shoulder line intersects just above the nipple. Pressing the Jianjing point to treat toothache is very effective. Use the index, middle and ring fingers of the opposite hand to press on the shoulder, with the index finger placed on the neck, and the depression where the middle finger presses is the acupoint, one on each side. Press for about 30 seconds, then release the pressure, press again and release again.

Chinese medicine and diet therapy for toothache

Acupoint massage can temporarily relieve toothache, but it cannot cure it. Only symptomatic treatment can cure it. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that toothache can be divided into the following two types.

① Wind-heat toothache type

Symptoms: severe pain when chewing or tapping, red and swollen gums or pus discharge; thirsty, red tongue, and yellow tongue coating.

Diet therapy:

Banana peels stewed with rock sugar: 2 banana peels, 30 grams of rock sugar, stew in water, 3 times a day.

② Toothache due to deficiency of fire

Symptoms: Dull or mild toothache, obvious pain when chewing, more severe pain in the afternoon, slightly red gums, floating tooth roots, dry throat, and red tongue.

Diet therapy:

Two winter porridge: 50 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, 50 grams of Asparagus cochinchinensis, and 100 grams of rice. Wash and chop Ophiopogon japonicus and Asparagus cochinchinensis, add appropriate amount of rice and water to cook porridge, once a day.

Kind tips

① If you have cavities in your teeth, don’t be afraid of the trouble and go to the dentist to repair them as soon as possible to prevent the cavities from getting bigger.

② Pay attention to oral hygiene, rinse your mouth after meals, brush your teeth on time, and if food is stuck in the caries, be sure to clean it out with dental floss.

③A quick temper and easy anger can induce toothache. You need to be open-minded and calm.

④Don’t eat sweets before going to bed.