How to Heal Pulpitis Naturally

Jun 28, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I was recently diagnosed with symptoms of pulpitis, and I would like to know how this condition can be treated.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
The self-healing of pulpitis is closely related to the degree of inflammation. Under normal circumstances, pulpitis cannot resolve on its own. This is because the inflammation occurs within the pulp cavity, where medication cannot easily reach directly. Even if oral anti-inflammatory drugs temporarily relieve symptoms, the underlying inflammation remains unresolved. Once the pulp nerve has necrotized, although pain may temporarily subside, the inflammation can still spread to the apex of the root, leading to more severe apical periodontitis. Particularly when dental caries are deep and the pulp is largely congested and swollen, pulpitis often fails to heal spontaneously, requiring professional root canal treatment to remove the infected pulp tissue and seal the cavity. Therefore, timely medical consultation and appropriate professional treatment are crucial for pulpitis.