What is pulpitis?

In daily life, some people do not pay enough attention to oral hygiene and may develop oral diseases. Oral diseases can also affect normal chewing function. What is pulpitis?

What Is Pulpitis?

Pulpitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the dental pulp tissue inside the tooth. The dental pulp is a loose connective tissue containing nerves and blood vessels, located within the pulp chamber inside the tooth. Untreated hard tissue conditions of the teeth—such as deep caries or wedge-shaped defects—can lead to pulpitis if not properly managed in time, making it one of the most common oral diseases.

Symptoms of pulpitis can vary. In cases of acute pulpitis, the condition is usually caused by untreated dental caries. Characteristics of pain in acute pulpitis include spontaneous, paroxysmal pain: the pain often starts suddenly, lasts for a period of time, then disappears on its own, with almost no discomfort during the relief phase. Initially, the painful episodes are short and the relief periods are relatively long. As the disease progresses, the pain lasts longer and may even become continuous.

Difficulty identifying the affected tooth: during acute pulpitis, the pain is often radiating and may spread to other teeth or areas of the face on the same side, making it difficult for patients to pinpoint exactly which tooth is causing the pain. It's also important during recovery to maintain good oral hygiene, keep the mouth clean and dry, and avoid eating overly greasy or spicy foods. We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health and happiness.