Endodontitis with a sudden pain in half of the face should be treated in the hospital with root canal treatment, pulpotomy or pulp capping after evaluation by a professional doctor, and anti-infection treatment (e.g., metronidazole, cefiximab, etc.) should be given if necessary.
Sudden pain in half of the face due to pulpitis is considered to be an acute attack of pulpitis and should be treated in the hospital. Root canal therapy is currently the treatment of choice for endodontic diseases. In addition, there are pulp capping procedures (direct pulp capping and indirect pulp capping) to protect the pulp and eliminate lesions. Pulpotomy can also be performed depending on the disease.
Patients with pulpitis should pay attention to oral hygiene. If the inflammation is severe, oral anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., metronidazole, cefixime, etc.) can be taken under doctor’s supervision if necessary. If there is any discomfort, go to the hospital in time.