Where can massage relieve pain for pulpitis?

Written by Li Cui
Dentistry
Updated on May 22, 2025
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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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Do I go to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for pulpitis?

Pulpitis requires a visit to the department of stomatology or the department of dental cariology and endodontics. Some hospitals, with more detailed department divisions, differentiate between adults and children. Generally, individuals under 18 years old fall under the pediatric dentistry department. Those 18 and older need to visit the department of dental cariology and endodontics. Pulpitis is a painful condition caused by bacterial infection of the dental nerve, clinically manifested by pain when eating, night-time pain, localized pain, and worsening pain upon exposure to hot and cold stimuli. Treatment for pulpitis involves root canal therapy. This involves drilling to remove the infected dental tissue, then performing root canal medicament filling, followed by inflammation control and root canal filling.

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Can catching a cold cause pulpitis?

Common pulpitis is generally caused by the invasion of certain bacteria, leading to inflammation of the dental pulp and instances of infection and necrosis in the pulp tissue. It is not particularly related to the patient catching a cold, but if the patient does catch a cold and their resistance decreases, their immunity may be lower. Therefore, it is advised that patients pay attention to their lifestyle and take care not to catch a cold. Furthermore, when a patient experiences pulpitis, they must seek medical attention at a hospital promptly, as the pain associated with dental inflammation is typically intense and can significantly inconvenience the patient's eating habits. It is recommended that patients visit a dental hospital promptly for treatment. Methods such as pulp opening for decompression can effectively alleviate pulpitis. Additionally, patients should be mindful of their diet and lifestyle habits and maintain oral hygiene.

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Can pulpitis be treated by tooth extraction?

Pulpitis should not be treated by extraction. Pulpitis is simply a painful response caused by an infection of the pulp tissue and can be managed by preserving the tooth through root canal treatment. First, drill to remove the infected dental tissue, and when the dental nerve is exposed, apply a nerve-killing medication. After the nerve is destroyed, thoroughly remove the infected tissue, then seal the root canal, and after inflammation is controlled, fill the root canal. With treatment, it is possible to preserve teeth with pulpitis and extraction should not be performed. Removing a tooth during an active episode of pulpitis may lead to the systemic spread of inflammation.

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Does root canal treatment for pulpitis hurt?

During the treatment process of pulpitis root canal, there will be some pain. Pulpitis is caused by bacterial infection that leads to inflammation of the dental nerve, and the pain is very intense. First, the ocular nerve should be treated, and pulp extraction can be performed under local anesthesia. During this stage, if anesthetic is administered, the pain will not be so apparent. If no local anesthesia is applied, it is still possible to proceed directly with opening the pulp chamber, but there will be intense pain at the moment of opening. After opening the pulp chamber, the pressure is relieved, and the pain symptoms of pulpitis often can be alleviated. Additionally, medication can be sealed into the root canal, and after controlling the inflammation, the root canal can be filled. During the process of sealing medication and filling the root canal, stimulation of the root apex area may cause discomfort in that area.

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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.