Where is a good place to massage for periodontitis?

Written by Li Cui
Dentistry
Updated on July 01, 2025
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When suffering from periodontitis, pain can also be alleviated through massage of certain acupoints. Patients can massage their gum tissues with their fingers to relieve pain in the gums. Additionally, patients can also press on some masseter muscles below the ear, such as the cheek car point or the tiger's mouth point on both hands, which can have a certain alleviating effect. However, it is advised that patients should still specifically visit a dental hospital for treatment, as periodontitis generally requires certain treatments. For example, when patients have periodontitis, they should take some oral medications appropriately, which can effectively alleviate and control the progression of the inflammation. If a patient has periodontitis, based on the condition of the teeth, treatment for periapical periodontitis may also be necessary. Therefore, it is recommended that patients seek medical attention and receive targeted treatment after a clear diagnosis.

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How is periodontitis treated?

Periodontitis is an inflammation of the periodontal supporting tissue, often caused by not brushing or rinsing promptly after eating. Food residue accumulates around the gums, which over time can cause bleeding gums or bleeding during brushing. Severe cases may further develop into periodontal pockets, where dental calculus appears, potentially leading to loose teeth, tooth loss, or even absorption of the alveolar bone. Therefore, the basic treatment for periodontitis involves controlling plaque and eliminating inflammation. This can be achieved through ultrasonic cleaning, which is essentially teeth cleaning to remove dental calculus, followed by rinsing and medicating around the gums to improve their condition. In severe cases, periodontal scaling may be necessary. Thus, treatment of periodontitis is divided into basic treatment and maintenance treatment, with maintenance following the basic treatment phase.

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Is gum recession the same as periodontitis?

Gingival recession is not true periodontitis. Periodontitis is an inflammation of the periodontal supporting tissues, primarily clinically manifested as gingivitis or periodontitis. Gingivitis is an early stage of periodontitis, characterized by bleeding during brushing or eating, disappearance of the normal shape or state of the gums, and symptoms such as red and swollen gums, pus discharge, and disappearance of the papillae. The presence of dental calculus, soft plaque, and bacterial plaque around the teeth are stimulants, suggesting these are indicators of periodontitis. Gingival recession may be a temporary phenomenon due to reasons such as occlusion. Severe gingival recession can cause exposure of the tooth root surfaces, leading to sensitivity of the roots. If periodontitis has already caused the teeth to become loose, it is necessary to promptly proceed with guided bone regeneration.

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How is periodontitis caused?

Periodontitis is a destructive inflammatory condition of the periodontal supporting tissues. The primary initiating factor of periodontitis is dental plaque, which occurs due to not brushing or rinsing promptly after eating. Over time, soft deposits accumulate around the teeth, which can calcify into tartar. The tartar contains a large amount of biofilm, such as the dental plaque biofilm, which can damage and cause bleeding or congestion in the gingival tissues, manifesting as bleeding when brushing teeth or eating. If gingivitis is not treated in time, it may lead to periodontitis. Periodontitis is also related to other systemic factors, such as genetic factors or smoking, mental stress, etc. Sometimes, discoloration of the tooth surfaces or food impaction can also cause periodontitis.

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Where is a good place to massage for periodontitis?

When suffering from periodontitis, pain can also be alleviated through massage of certain acupoints. Patients can massage their gum tissues with their fingers to relieve pain in the gums. Additionally, patients can also press on some masseter muscles below the ear, such as the cheek car point or the tiger's mouth point on both hands, which can have a certain alleviating effect. However, it is advised that patients should still specifically visit a dental hospital for treatment, as periodontitis generally requires certain treatments. For example, when patients have periodontitis, they should take some oral medications appropriately, which can effectively alleviate and control the progression of the inflammation. If a patient has periodontitis, based on the condition of the teeth, treatment for periapical periodontitis may also be necessary. Therefore, it is recommended that patients seek medical attention and receive targeted treatment after a clear diagnosis.

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Can third-degree periodontitis be cured?

Periodontal disease is generally caused by long-term accumulation of bacteria, dental calculus, and plaque, which gradually stimulates chronic inflammation. Periodontal disease leads to inflammation around the tooth roots and results in the resorption of the alveolar bone, eventually causing the teeth to loosen and fall out. It is recommended that patients with periodontitis seek timely treatment to prevent the condition from worsening, which could complicate the treatment process. For those diagnosed with stage three periodontitis, treatment is generally still effective. Therefore, it is advised that patients promptly visit a hospital and follow the specific treatment methods prescribed by their doctor to effectively treat periodontitis.