Expert: John R. Cross - 1/24/2011

Question
how can acupressure help with teeth problems: loose teeth? caries? receiving gums? I haven't noticed it as part of your treatments
thanks

Answer
Hello Elena,

Many thanks for the question. Caring for teeth isn't one I often get asked about. Prevention of the conditions you mentioned is far superior to treating them once they get too chronic to treat with touch therapy. The gums and soft tissue in the mouth are generally supported and 'governed' by two meridians - upper mouth is the large intestine and the lower mouth is the stomach. Therefore if pertinent points on these two meridians are massaged on a daily basis for a couple of minutes each day, this would help with both prevention and deal with on going problems - as long as they are not too long standing and chronic. The best points are LI 5 and ST 44.
LI 5 is situated in what is called 'the anatomical snuff box' on the very medial (thumb) side of the back of the wrist joint and ST 44 is to be found between the second and third toes on the top of the foot in the 'web'. Working daily on these two points will help strengthen the gums but it will take a few weeks to achieve the desired result. Let me know if you want further help. John