Does pulpitis require tooth extraction?

Written by Li Bao Hua

Dentistry

Updated on September 03, 2024

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Pulpitis does not require tooth extraction but necessitates root canal treatment. Pulpitis is a symptom caused by deep dental decay and bacterial infection reaching the dental nerves, manifesting as pain when eating or nocturnal pain. The inflammation in pulpitis is confined within the pulp and does not affect the root apex area. This infection can be resolved through comprehensive root canal treatment. The treatment begins with nerve devitalization; after the nerve is killed, infected dental tissues are removed using a drill, extracting the purulent dental nerve. Subsequently, medication is applied in the root canal. After inflammation is controlled, the root canal is filled. After treatment, the tooth affected by pulpitis can be preserved without extraction.

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Is pulpitis suitable for bloodletting?

Bleeding for pulpitis is useless, and dental treatment is necessary. In the early stages of pulpitis, the pulp can be soothed, which is often seen in reversible pulpitis, and early soothing can relieve pain. Sometimes the pulp can revert to a normal state. If it's the late stage, the tissue pressure inside the pulp is relatively high; in this case, pulp opening can be performed to relieve pressure, and dental treatment is necessary, as bleeding is useless. If the tooth undergoes fundamental treatment promptly in the early stages of pulpitis, the inflammation of the pulp can be controlled in time. Otherwise, further development may lead to inflammation of the root tip. Apical inflammation can sometimes result in abscesses or even facial swelling.

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Can pulpitis cause headaches?

Pulpitis can cause headaches. Pulpitis is caused by the progression of dental caries, and it is the natural outcome of dental caries. Bacterial infections cause the dental nerve to become purulent and necrotic, or cause an acute inflammatory response in the dental nerve, which is pulpitis. The clinical symptoms of pulpitis include pain stimulated by hot and cold, which becomes more noticeable when consuming hot or cold food, or the pain may be non-localizable, which is also a typical symptom of pulpitis. It often happens that if one tooth suffers from pulpitis, the pain may occur in teeth on the same side of both the upper and lower jaws, and it is unclear which specific tooth is causing the pain, due to the non-localizing nature of pulpitis. Additionally, sometimes the pain may radiate towards the ear causing headaches, which is why pulpitis can lead to headaches.

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Remedies for Tooth Pulpitis Pain at Night

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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The result of worsening pulpitis.

Pulpitis refers to the inflammatory lesion that occurs in the dental pulp tissue. The dental pulp mainly consists of loose connective tissue that includes nerves and blood vessels, and is located inside the pulp chamber of a tooth. Hard tissue diseases of the tooth such as deep caries and wedge-shaped defects can induce pulpitis if not effectively treated and controlled. Pulpitis is a disease caused by bacterial infection of the dental pulp. If pulpitis is not treated over a long period, it can lead to periapical periodontitis. Severe inflammation can cause space infections in the oral maxillofacial region and inflammation of the jawbone, potentially leading to systemic bacteremia or inflammation of other organs. Therefore, it is crucial to perform systematic root canal treatment for pulpitis as early as possible to avoid pain. It also helps to preserve the affected tooth, control the progression of pulpitis, and prevent it from developing into periapical periodontitis or even necessitating tooth extraction.

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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.