Objective To discuss the clinical efficacy and mechanism research progress of acupuncture-moxibustion in treating toothache, for providing better treatment methods and clinical evidence.Method Taking “toothache”, “acupuncture”, “moxibustion”, “acupoint” as the key terms, clinical research literatures about acupuncture-moxibustion in treating toothache during the recent 10 years were retrieved by using computer, and were then arranged and analyzed.Result There is a variety of acupuncture-moxibustion methods in treating toothache, and the methods are effective.Conclusion Acupuncture-moxibustion therapy is effective in treating toothache, and deserves a large-sample multi-centered randomized research.