
What are the symptoms of pulpitis in pregnant women?
Disease description:
I am a pregnant woman, and I have been feeling tooth pain these days. My family says it's gingivitis. May I ask what are the symptoms of pulpitis in pregnant women?

After the occurrence of pulpitis in pregnant women, the main symptoms they may exhibit are as follows:
1. Severe pain: The pain is spontaneous and paroxysmal, possibly erupting suddenly without any external stimulation, and the intensity of pain may gradually increase.
2. Tooth sensitivity: Inflammation and irritation of the dental pulp may lead to exposure of dentinal tubules, making the teeth abnormally sensitive to stimuli such as cold and heat. Pain may occur upon exposure to hot or cold water initially, while in later stages, cold water may alleviate the pain and hot water may exacerbate it.
3. Difficulty chewing: Due to pain and physical discomfort caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy, pregnant women may experience reduced appetite and food intake, further affecting chewing function.
4. Swollen gums: Pulpitis can also cause inflammatory reactions in the periodontal tissues, leading to symptoms such as redness, swelling, and bleeding of the gums, typically occurring at the gum margins.
Pregnant women are advised to seek timely medical treatment once related symptoms appear.