How to Nourish Yin and Reduce Fire in Case of Toothache Caused by Deficiency Fire

Deficient-heat toothache is a disorder in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, mainly manifested as red and swollen gums, swollen and painful lymph nodes, and other symptoms. It is usually accompanied by systemic symptoms such as yellow thick tongue coating, bitter taste in the mouth, fever, and constipation. For deficient-heat toothache, nourishing yin and reducing internal heat are key. 1. Dietary regulation is an important component. It is recommended to consume foods rich in protein and vitamins, such as beef, milk, apples, and kiwifruit. Spicy and stimulating foods, such as hot pot and barbecue, should be avoided, and sufficient water intake should be maintained. 2. Medication therapy is also an effective approach. Chinese patent medicines such as Zhibai Dihuang Pills can be used, or herbal dietary therapies such as raw rehmannia and drynaria pork kidney soup, or raw rehmannia and scrophularia egg soup can be applied. These remedies have effects of clearing heat, reducing fire, and relieving inflammation. 3. Physical and psychological therapies can also help reduce internal heat. Discomfort can be relieved through acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, and other methods, and symptom-specific treatments should be carried out under the guidance of a physician.