Jaw Chariot ST6:
Location: Between the upper and lower jaws, on the muscle in front of the earlobe that bulges when the back teeth are slightly clenched.
Benefits: Relieves jaw pain and spasm, TMJ problems, lockjaw, sore throats, dental neuralgia, and toothaches.
Facial Beauty ST3:
Location: At the bottom of the cheekbone, directly below the pupil.
Benefits: Relieves toothaches, head congestion, and sinus pain.
Shoulder Meeting Point TW13:
Location: On the outer surface of the upper arm, one thumb
width in back of the base of the upper arm muscle (the deltoid) and two
finger widths higher up toward the shoulder.
Benefits: Relieves toothaches.
Note: You do not have to use all these points. Using
just one or two, using the exercises on the following page, can still
be effective:
Toothaches
as well as the pain associated with gum disease can be temporarily
relieved by applying acupressure. However, it is still necessary
to see your dentist to treat the cause of the toothache.
Acupressure For Toothaches:
Acupressure Points For Toothaches:
Joining The Valley LI4:
Caution: This point is forbidden for pregnant women because its stimulation can cause premature contractions in the uterus.
Location: In the webbing between the thumb and index finger at
the highest spot of the muscle when the thumb and index finger are
brought close together.
Benefits: Relieves headaches and toothaches; also
traditionally used as a general pain reliever, decongestant, and
anti-inflammatory point.