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[Discussion] The condition of teeth protruding (gingival recession leading to exposed tooth roots, making teeth appear elongated) is caused by deficiency in the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, invasion by wind-cold pathogenic factors, and the interaction with fluids in the gums, transforming into pus. This leads to atrophy and retraction of the gingival tissue, exposure of the tooth roots, and consequently, the protrusion of teeth.

Formula for treating protruding and loose tooth roots, as well as canker sores (a disease characterized by gum ulceration, bleeding, and halitosis) eroding the lips, penetrating and corroding the teeth: Qingdai San (Indigo Naturalis Powder).
Ingredients: Qingdai (Indigo Naturalis, ground), Kushen (Sophora Root, chopped), Gancao (Licorice Root, honey-fried, each 1 liang), Xionghuang (Realgar, ground), Dansha (Cinnabar, ground), Langdanszi (Datura Seed, stir-fried), Fanshi (Alum, calcined to ash), Lilu (Veratrum Rhizome, de-rhizome head), Xixin (Asarum, de-seedling and leaves), Fuzi (Prepared Aconite Root, cracked, peeled, and de-navel), Shexiang (Musk, ground, each 0.5 liang).
The above eleven ingredients are crushed, sifted, and made into a powder. Each time, use half a qianbi (ancient measure, approx. 1.5-2g), wrap it in cotton, and apply it to the painful area. If saliva flows out, spit it out. For canker sore conditions, take half a qianbi orally, mixed with Jinghua Water (well water drawn at dawn) on an empty stomach.

Decoction for treating wind-worms in teeth, protruding tooth roots, and mobility with pain: Digupi Tang (Cortex Lycii Decoction).
Ingredients: Digupi (Cortex Lycii), Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia Root, de-branched), Yan (Salt), Xixin (Asarum, de-seedling and leaves), Xingren (Apricot Seed, blanched, peeled, de-horned, retaining double kernels, stir-fried), Manjingshi (Vitex Fruit), Sheng Gan Dihuang (Dried Rehmannia Root, baked, each 1 liang), Baiyangpi (White Poplar Bark, one handful, chopped).
The above eight ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose uses five qianbi, added to one and a half zhan of water, boiled together for more than ten boils, strained, and used for hot gargling, spitting out when cool.

Ointment for treating protruding teeth and unbearable pain: Gancao Gao (Licorice Ointment).
Ingredients: Gancao (Licorice Root, raw and crushed to powder), Xionghuang (Realgar, ground, each 0.5 liang), Madiàn (Rice Water Sediment, one he), Niushi Zhi (Cow Dung Juice, one he), Yangshen Zhi (Sheep Kidney Fat, refined, three liang), Qingdai (Indigo Naturalis, ground, 0.5 fen).
The above six ingredients are first placed in a copper vessel. Using low heat, boil the three fat/juice ingredients for five to seven boils. Then add the three powdered medicines, stir evenly, and simmer slowly until an ointment forms. Take a peach branch as thick as chopsticks, wrap the tip with cotton, dip in the medicine, and apply heat to the interdental spaces for more than ten repetitions, three times daily. Stop once healthy tissue regenerates.

Decoction for treating wind in teeth, protrusion, and pain: Yuligen Tang (Prunus Root Decoction).
Ingredients: Yuligen (Prunus Root, chopped), Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizome), Xixin (Asarum, de-seedling and leaves), Sheng Gan Dihuang (Dried Rehmannia Root, chopped, each 1 liang).
The above four ingredients are crushed into coarse powder. Each dose uses five qianbi, added to three zhan of water and one qianbi of salt, boiled for more than ten boils, strained, and used for hot gargling, spitting out when cool.

Boiled Powder for treating protruding tooth roots, mobility, and pain: Xingren Zhu San (Apricot Seed Boiled Powder).
Ingredients: Xingren (Apricot Seed, blanched, peeled, de-horned, retaining double kernels), Xixin (Asarum, de-seedling and leaves), Digupi (Cortex Lycii, each 0.5 liang), Hujiao (Pepper, 1 fen).
The above four ingredients are crushed and sifted into a powder. According to the length of the affected tooth area, make a silk bag, fill it with the medicine, and sew it shut. Use two zhan of Jiangshui (fermented rice water), boil for three to five boils, remove the medicine bag, bite it while hot, and replace it when it cools.

Decoction for treating tooth loss and pain: Xixin Tang (Asarum Decoction).
Ingredients: Xixin (Asarum, de-seedling and leaves), Qianghuo (Notopterygium Rhizome, de-rhizome head, each 1 liang).
The above two ingredients are crushed into coarse powder. Each dose uses five qianbi, added to one zhan of clear wine, boiled for more than ten boils, strained, and used for hot gargling, spitting out when cool.

Decoction for treating protruding tooth roots, mobility, and unbearable pain: Xixin Tang (Asarum Decoction).
Ingredients: Xixin (Asarum, de-seedling and leaves, 1 liang), Hujiao (Pepper, 1 fen).
The above two ingredients are coarsely crushed and sifted. Each dose uses three qianbi, added to one zhan of Jiangshui (fermented rice water), boiled for five to seven boils, strained, and used for hot gargling, spitting out when cool.

Powder for treating protruding tooth roots, gingival atrophy, rotting, itching, pain, and continuous bleeding: Zijin San (Purple Gold Powder).
Ingredients: Shehuang (Snake Yellow/Chrysocolla, 2 liang, heated until red-hot, quenched seven times in strong vinegar, washed in vinegar, and drained).
The above single ingredient is ground to an extremely fine powder. Rinse the mouth clean, dip fingers in the powder, and gently rub the affected area. Use hot gargling, spitting out when cool. No specific time limit; frequent application is ideal.

Formula for treating impending tooth root loss:
Ingredients: Sheng Dihuang (Fresh Rehmannia Root, any amount).
The above single ingredient is ground, wrapped in cotton, placed on the teeth to bite, chewed to soak the teeth, three times daily.