Remedies for Tooth Pulpitis Pain at Night

Written by Li Bao Hua
Dentistry
Updated on September 24, 2024
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Pulpitis pain is a type of acute pain that occurs after the dental nerve is infected by bacteria. The pulp tissue is a soft tissue, surrounded by the hard dentin and bone. Therefore, once the pulp tissue is infected, the pressure inside the pulp cavity increases rapidly, and if this pressure is not relieved, it can lead to sharp, severe pain, especially at night, often waking one from sleep. Pulpitis pain at night first requires prompt medical attention, followed by pulp opening and drainage. After the inflammation subsides, it can effectively relieve the pain. If medical attention is not available in time, oral analgesics can be taken for pain relief.

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What are the symptoms of pulpitis?

Pulpitis is a painful condition that occurs due to bacterial infection of the dental pulp tissue. Pulpitis has its own typical symptoms, including pain triggered by temperature changes. Eating foods that are cold, hot, sour, or sweet can cause severe pain in the dental nerves. Additionally, temperature stimuli intensify the pain; both cold and hot water can cause tooth pain. During the acute suppurative phase, there is pain with heat and relief with cold, meaning drinking hot water causes pain, whereas drinking cold water can alleviate it. Another typical characteristic of pulpitis includes nighttime pain; often there is less pain during the day, but at night or after falling asleep, the pain can awaken the individual from sleep.

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Will gingivitis cause gum pain?

Pulpitis is an inflammatory response of the dental pulp tissue caused by a bacterial infection. In the early stages of pulpitis, there is no pain in the gums, as the inflammation is limited to the roots of the teeth, affecting only the pulp within the root canals. This condition can be alleviated through dental treatment, and there are no symptoms in the gums. However, if pulpitis is not treated in a timely manner, the inflammation can progress to the root apex. If not properly drained on time, an abscess can form, meaning the inflammation would break through the gums and begin to discharge pus. This scenario can cause pain in the gums. Therefore, while early pulpitis does not cause gum pain, in the later stages, an abscess in the gums forms, and pain is experienced.

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Where can massage relieve pain for pulpitis?

When patients experience some dental pulp pain, at this time, some patients with pulpitis can relieve it through some massage methods, such as the Xiaguan acupoint, which can effectively alleviate some toothache. Additionally, patients can also massage the Hegu acupoint on the hand and some other acupoints, all of which can play a certain role in alleviating pain. However, if patients experience pulp pain, it is recommended that they seek medical treatment. Because this kind of pain generally cannot be completely treated by other treatment measures, and can only provide temporary relief. Therefore, when patients have pulpitis, they must actively seek treatment, which can be effectively treated with methods like pulp decompression.

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Can a tooth with pulpitis be extracted?

Pulpitis should not be treated with tooth extraction. Pulpitis is a type of acute pain caused by bacterial infection of the tooth nerve. During an episode of pulpitis, the pain can be very severe, including dull pain, throbbing pain, and sharp pain. Sometimes cold, hot, sour, or sweet substances can stimulate the tooth nerve, leading to increased nerve pain. Sometimes pulpitis can also radiate to the temporal region, causing headaches or ear pain, and it can sometimes cause pain in both upper and lower teeth and all the teeth. Pulpitis occurs when the dental nerve has become pus-filled due to inflammation. If teeth are extracted rashly, it may lead to the spread of inflammation, causing bacteremia or sepsis. Tooth extraction is not advisable for pulpitis, but root canal treatment can be performed on the affected tooth to try to preserve it after the treatment.

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How is pulpitis caused?

Pulpitis is generally caused by the progression of dental caries. Bacteria infect the hard tissues of the tooth, which is referred to as dental caries in the early stages. If the decayed parts are not removed in time for dental filling, meaning the teeth are not filled promptly, the bacteria will further infect the pulp tissue, leading to pulpitis. Pulpitis is actually the outcome of further bacterial development. However, if pulpitis is not treated in time, the inflammation can advance to the root apex, causing apical periodontitis. Therefore, pulpitis requires prompt endodontic treatment of the tooth. After controlling the inflammation, the root canal is filled. Following the filling of the root canal, the top of the tooth crown is sealed, which involves the filling of the tooth.