Acupuncture to Ease Dental Pain

Acupuncture to Ease Dental Pain

Do you have dental pain? TMJ? Doug might be able to help you.

With cold weather staying with us during the winter, some people who have pain conditions especially in the head area may experience more pain.  Top of the body is the yang and is exposed to external conditions.  When the cold temperature contacts the face, the facial pain conditions, like TMJ may become aggravated.  Besides conventional treatment, you might want to consider adding acupuncture treatment for any unresolved dental pain, facial pain, and TMJ. 

Acupuncture stimulates the nerve endings to stimulate the nervous system.  This can increase the release of endorphins in the body.  With an increased level of endorphins, not only pain decreases but also the bodies immune system can be enhanced. One local dental graduate dental school has acupuncture unit which informs the future dental specialists about the efficacy of acupuncture treatment.  

Drink warm water and stay bundled up.

Acupuncture is a good modality for any type of dental and facial pain.  If you have suffered from facial pain or TMJ, it may not be a good idea to do long outdoor activities because you will be more exposed to the cold temperatures.  Drinking warm liquid instead of cold liquid may be helpful not to aggravate the condition during the winter time.  

If you would like to have acupuncture treatment done by a licensed acupuncturist who has treated these conditions, give us a call at (919) 803-2424.