Can people with pulpitis eat cold-natured foods?
Disease description:
Today at noon, my mom cooked a dish of bitter gourd, but I have pulpitis and am wondering whether it's okay to eat cold-natured foods when having pulpitis.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Pulpitis patients are generally advised not to eat cold-natured foods. Consuming such foods may irritate the teeth, for example by stimulating the gums and dental nerves, which can hinder the resolution of inflammation and possibly worsen pain symptoms. It is also important to avoid overly sour, spicy, or fried foods, as all of these may irritate the teeth and impair recovery.
