Acupoints for Orthodontic Pain

2 protocols with precise acupoint locations.

Protocol (2 points)

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ST03Great Bone Hole

ST03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 巨髎 (jù hé)

🎯 Location: Directly below pupil at the level of the lower border of the ala nasi on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling on face.

🛡️ Treats: Wind, Swelling, Pain, Facial Droop, Nosebleed

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.jtumed.2026.01.003

Protocol (5 points)

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LU07Interrupted Sequence

LU07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 列缺 (liè quē)

🎯 Location: Superior to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradialis and tendon of the abductor policis longus.

⚠️ Cautions: Use with caution in patients with radial nerve sensitivity.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Phlegm

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1007/s10103-025-04435-6

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Orthodontic Pain:

Using Acupoints for Orthodontic Pain

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent Orthodontic Pain
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.