Adjunct Placement for Acupuncture Points and Trigger Points for Tooth or Dental Pain

by | Aug 25, 2026 | Magnetic Therapy

Introduction

The Primary Placement shown in the Tooth or Dental Pain Treatment Protocol is the recommended starting point. For dental pain or following tooth extraction, this involves positioning the Q Magnet externally over the cheek in the region corresponding with the affected tooth or gum.

The placements below are optional Adjunct Placements and may be considered where symptoms, tenderness or muscular involvement suggest another relevant target, or when the Primary Placement alone is not providing the desired response. They may be used alongside the Primary Placement, at different times, or when exploring alternative placement options; an appropriately selected distal acupuncture point may sometimes be used on its own. Following Field | Dose | Placement principles, use the specified field configuration and dose category, then select placement according to the individual’s symptoms and response.

Recommended Additional Placements

Acupuncture Points

  1. LI4 (Hegu) – Small Quadrapolar – SA distal acupuncture point on the hand, located between the thumb and index finger. It may be considered as an additional placement option for tooth or dental pain.
  2. ST44 (Neiting) – Small Quadrapolar – SA distal acupuncture point on the top of the foot, between the second and third toes. It provides another distal placement option where appropriate.

Myofascial Trigger Points

  1. Masseter Trigger Point – Large Quadrapolar or Hexapolar – LThe masseter is the prominent jaw muscle running from the cheekbone towards the lower jaw. Consider this placement where there is corresponding muscular tenderness or sensitivity around the jaw.
  2. Temporalis Trigger Point – Medium Quadrapolar or Hexapolar – MThe temporalis is the broad muscle over the temple and side of the head. Consider this placement where tenderness or muscular involvement is present in this region.

Practical Placement Guidance

Begin with the Primary Placement shown in the Tooth or Dental Pain Treatment Protocol. For tooth extraction, the protocol directs placement externally on the cheek over the area of the affected gum.

When considering Adjunct Placements:

  • Gently palpate the masseter and temporalis regions and prioritise a trigger point where there is relevant muscular tenderness or sensitivity.
  • LI4 and ST44 provide distal options and may be explored according to individual response.
  • Select only the placements that correspond with the individual’s symptoms rather than routinely applying every listed point.
  • Maintain appropriate separation when using multiple magnets so their magnetic fields do not unnecessarily interfere with one another.
IMPORTANT NOTE

Tooth or dental pain can have different underlying causes. Persistent, unexplained, worsening or severe dental pain should be assessed by a dentist or appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

These Adjunct Placements are provided as educational guidance and do not replace dental diagnosis, professional assessment or treatment recommended by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.