Can catching a cold cause pulpitis?

Written by Li Cui
Dentistry
Updated on March 14, 2025
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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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Does pulpitis not require treatment?

Pulpitis must be treated promptly. Pulpitis is when the dental pulp inside the tooth cavity, where the nerves are located, gets infected or damaged. Early symptoms often include severe pain such as spontaneous pain, intermittent pain, pain due to temperature stimuli, and nocturnal pain. If the inflammation and lesions are not removed, the pulpitis can spread to the root apex with the necrotic tissue, causing destruction of the root apex tissues and leading to periapical periodontitis. If periapical periodontitis is left untreated, it can lead to cysts at the root apex, causing chronic periapical periodontitis. Periapical periodontitis may also spread to the bone marrow or adjacent interstitial tissues, leading to interstitial infections or osteomyelitis, which are very serious conditions. Therefore, pulpitis must be treated promptly. Since the pulp chamber is a closed tissue, infections typically require root canal treatment for a complete cure.

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Does pulpitis require dental fillings?

Pulpitis requires dental restoration. Pulpitis, caused by bacterial infection reaching the dental nerve, manifests as severe pain, including sensitivity to hot and cold, nocturnal pain, and diffuse pain that cannot be localized. Typically, pulpitis in one tooth can cause pain in the adjacent upper and lower teeth on the same side, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact tooth responsible. Before performing dental restoration for pulpitis, treatment of the tooth is necessary. This includes removing the infected dental nerve, followed by medication within the root canal and controlling the inflammation. Afterward, the root canal is filled. Thus, root canal treatment is required before dental restoration can proceed in cases of pulpitis.

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Does pulpitis require tooth extraction?

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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Can a tooth with pulpitis be extracted?

Pulpitis cannot be treated by tooth extraction. Initially, pulpitis involves an inflammatory response in the pulp tissue. Extracting the tooth at this stage can cause the inflammation to spread throughout the body and, in severe cases, can lead to sepsis. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to avoid tooth extraction during a pulpitis attack. However, dental treatment can be performed during a pulpitis flare-up. Firstly, the acute pain in pulpitis is caused by increased pressure within the pulp. The primary method involves performing a pulpotomy to relieve this pressure. Once the pressure is alleviated, root canal medication can be applied, followed by root canal filling to complete the root canal treatment and preserve the tooth.

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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.