A tooth meridian chart is simply a map correlating each tooth to its connected organs. To understand how it came to be, you need to understand how it works.

In Chinese medicine, the energy that flows in the body is called “chi” and it circulates through the body along pathways called “meridians”. When the energy flows freely, good health is maintained. However, when chi is blocked, you may experience pain, illness, or other symptoms as a result.

When a tooth becomes infected, Chinese medicine believes that creates an imbalance that blocks the flow of chi energy. Whatever organ system is connected to that tooth becomes affected as well by showing other unrelated symptoms. This is why they believe overall health is also compromised.