Dental Pain

Acupuncture is a targeting system that directly interacts with both the nervous and endocrine systems. The excitation of nervous tissue and the resultant chemical and hormonal responses travel along connective and fascial tissue highways terminating in the body’s structural components from muscles to internal organs to the brain. In acupuncture, points along with the nervous system pathways are stimulated using needles. This ensures the removal of blockages to the flow of the body’s functional energy. It can thus provide relief from pain and other symptoms.

The use of acupuncture has been around for many years for managing various conditions. Acupuncture can be effectively used to treat dental pain. There have been scientific studies that have demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture in managing dental pain. The pain as a result of dental treatment can be excruciating. Conventionally analgesics are used to manage pain. These ‘pain killers’ have various side effects. Also, pregnant women and others allergic to pain killers can’t use medication. For them, acupuncture can be extremely helpful.

Acupuncture in dentistry

During acupuncture, thin needles are inserted and are manipulated using light electrical stimulation or manually. When this is done, the nervous system is stimulated. The result is that natural painkillers like endorphins and serotonin are released. It also works by changing how the nervous system processes signals that cause pain. In dentistry, acupuncture can be used in the following areas:

• Treating dental pain.
• Managing anxiety due to dental treatment as well as gag reflex during dental treatment.
• Chronic muscle spasms in the mouth region.
• Facial pain or headaches due to dental problems.
• Dry pain.
• Nerve pain.

How does it work?

There are numerous nerve fibers located in the dental pulp and surrounding it. Pain can be controlled by stimulating these nerve fiber endings by using acupuncture. When acupuncture is used, it helps in improved local microcirculation. This can be helpful in reducing the swelling that occurs after dental treatment or a dental procedure. Acupuncture causes various immunomodulatory factors to be released that can help in reducing inflammation.

Dental anxiety and gag reflex are common problems experienced by people who undergo dental treatment. Studies have shown that acupuncture can help in alleviating anxiety and control the gag reflex. Another common dental problem is pain in the TMJ or Temporomandibular joint. TMJ joint pain can be managed through acupuncture.

Benefits of acupuncture in dentistry

The many advantages of acupuncture explain why it is being used more and more in dentistry. These include:

• It is a safe system of treatment that does not use medications or chemicals that can be harmful
• There are no side effects, unlike other treatment systems.
• It is a simple and effective system in the hands of a skilled practitioner.
• Patients who cannot take painkillers will find acupuncture extremely beneficial.

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment system that is highly beneficial for dental patients. It can help manage dental pain and many other conditions effectively, thus reducing reliance on painkiller medications. When done by a licensed practitioner, it can be highly effective and patient-friendly.

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