Why Does Heatiness Cause Toothache?
As the saying goes, "A toothache is not a disease, but the pain can be really deadly." Nowadays, people work hard with high pressure, overeat, and are prone to anger. When they get angry, toothaches tend to occur automatically. Toothaches caused by anger are usually due to problems with the teeth themselves. Bacteria and viruses are commonly present in the mouth. When people are healthy, they have strong resistance and can control the development of these bacteria and viruses. However, once their resistance decreases and blood heat rises after anger, bacteria multiply rapidly, accelerating damage to the teeth and stimulating the nerves, leading to toothaches.
Types of Toothaches Caused by Anger
There are three main types of toothaches caused by anger:
- Stomach Heat Toothache: Characterized by severe pain accompanied by red, swollen, and possibly bleeding gums, or pus discharge.
- Deficient Heat Toothache: Mainly caused by chronic periodontal disease, manifesting as dull tooth pain that is generally mild but intensifies in the afternoon and at night, often accompanied by loose teeth and difficulty chewing.
- Wind-Fire Toothache: Commonly seen in early stages of acute pulpitis and periapical periodontitis, characterized by severe pain that comes in waves. Pain may subside when consuming cold food but intensifies with hot food, leading to gum swelling.
Precautions for Toothaches Caused by Anger
When experiencing toothaches due to anger, pay attention to the following:
- Avoid spicy, stimulating, smoked, and fried foods in your diet to prevent worsening toothache symptoms.
- Drink plenty of water and consume fresh fruits and vegetables to help reduce internal heat.
- Maintain emotional stability and avoid anxiety, irritability, and tension to prevent worsening of symptoms.
- Perform oral checks to detect any dental issues. Toothaches can be caused by conditions such as cavities, pulpitis, gingivitis, and periodontitis, which are typically bacterial infections, mainly by anaerobic bacteria. In such cases, seek medical attention promptly. Resolving dental issues will reduce anger and make toothaches easier to manage.
