Acupuncture

The idea of using acupuncture to control pain and aches is a relatively modern idea dating back to 1958. Applied to dentistry, Acupuncture was suggested to have effects on:
 

• Temporo mendibular (TMJ) pain.
• TMJ clicking and locking.
• Pain in facial areas.
• muscular spasms.
• Stress induced headaches.
• Migraine.
• Dental anxiety.
• Dry mouth and many other problems

Acupuncture, as it is well known, utilises fine needles that are inserted under the skin and stimulated gently by hand or using a  gentle current. It is thought to "re-channel energy through meridians"  and in western medicine terms its thought to inhibit pain receptors somehow!
Acupuncture is not supposed to be a painful procedure although  there might be a slight level of discomfort. This method works for many patients and can help them with problems other than their dental anxiety as well.