Massage for swollen and painful gums to quickly relieve pain

Acupoint massage is also a traditional method of treating diseases in Chinese medicine. Many people will look for some related acupoints and relieve the pain through massage when their gums are swollen and painful. Acupoint massage, like diet therapy, requires long-term massage to see the effect. So, if our gums are swollen and painful, which acupoints can be massaged to quickly relieve the pain? Let’s take a look at it below.

Massage the Hegu point to stop gum swelling and pain

Acupoint: On the back of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the radial side of the second metacarpal bone.

Acupoint location: This is what we often call the base of the thumb.

Efficacy: Treat headache, toothache, sore throat, etc.

Massage Yingxiang acupoint to relieve gum swelling and pain

Acupoint: Next to the midpoint of the outer edge of the nose, in the nasolabial groove.

Acupoints: Two points about 1 cm away from the nose wing. Pain will be felt when pressed lightly.

Efficacy: It is more effective for swollen and painful upper teeth.

Massage the Quchi point to stop gum swelling and pain

Acupoint: At the lateral end of the elbow crease, with the elbow bent, at the midpoint of the line connecting Chize and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

Acupoint: The depression when the elbow joint is bent.

Efficacy: It can reduce swelling and relieve pain, so it is effective for swollen and painful gums.

Massage Xiaguan acupoint to relieve gum swelling and pain

Acupoint: On the face, in the depression between the center of the lower edge of the zygomatic bone and the mandibular notch.

To locate the acupoint: Close your mouth and feel from the tragus forward. There is a high bone with a depression underneath, which is the Xiaguan acupoint.

Efficacy: It has the effects of reducing swelling and relieving pain, invigorating qi and improving hearing, and clearing the meridians and opening the orifices.

Massage the cheek point to relieve gum swelling and pain

Acupoint: On the cheek, above and in front of the mandibular angle, about one finger width below the ear, the depression that appears when the muscle bulges when chewing.

Acupoint location: Located under the ear, at the angle of the mandible, where the masseter muscle bulges when you clench your teeth.

Efficacy: Mainly used to treat toothache, facial nerve paralysis, mumps, and mandibular arthritis.

Massage the Yifeng point to relieve gum swelling and pain

Acupoint: Located on the neck, behind the earlobe, in the depression in front of the lower end of the mastoid process.

Acupoint: Located behind the earlobe, in the depression between the mastoid process and the mandibular angle.

Efficacy: Mainly used to treat facial paralysis, clenched jaw, toothache, cheek swelling, etc.

Massage the Dicang acupoint to relieve gum swelling and pain

Acupoint: On the face, outside the corner of the mouth, directly above the pupil.

Acupoint location: Sit upright, look straight ahead, and gently push downward along the vertical line directly below the pupil to the intersection with the horizontal line of the corner of the mouth. Pressing will feel sore and swollen.

Efficacy: Mainly used to treat toothache and other diseases.