Pulpitis
A condition in which the pulp (nerve) of the tooth becomes inflamed, causing pain and pressure in the tooth. There are varying degrees of pulpitis, from mild to severe. The pressure in the pulp chamber affects the nerve and connective tissue in the tooth. Extreme cases of pulpitis may result in a phenomenon called referred pain, causing pain to be detected in unrelated areas of the mouth.
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What is pulpitis?
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What causes pulpitis ?
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How dangerous is pulpitis?
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Why does acute pulpitis cause pain at night?
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How long can it take for pulpitis to go away?
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What is the definition or description of: pulpitis?
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Is it normal for pain from pulpitis be acute and severe?
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A 42-year old asked:
Could you explain me why acute pulpitis causes pain at night?
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A 34-year old asked:
Do people with pulpitis have a lot of pain?
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A 38-year old asked:
I have irreversible pulpitis. How can I ease pain?
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What is the treatment for pulpitis?
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A 49-year old male asked:
Does having irreversible pulpitis automatically mean there is an infection?
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A 17-year old female asked:
If you've had pulpitis for years would the outside of the tooth be destroyed as well - would there be severe visible decay?
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A 33-year old female asked:
How long can it take for reversable pulpitis to clear up after filling & what are the symptoms. Also how do you know when its irreversible pulpitis?
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A 46-year old asked:
Can antibiotic be given prior to treatment in case of acte pulpitis?
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A 45-year old male asked:
Can a vital tooth nerve/pulp be infected? have pulpitis but not sure if will get better or not.
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A 32-year old asked:
Can Medrol (methylprednisolone) help with pulpitis?
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What does Medrol (methylprednisolone) do for people with pulpitis?
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A 45-year old asked:
Is there anything i can do about acute pulpitis vs. Acute apical periodontitis vs. Acute apical abscess?
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A 29-year old male asked:
I have a Small carious cavity and clear OPG with constant pain. Dentist is confused and thinks its pulpitis but not sure. Medicines failed.
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A 38-year old asked:
Can a carie and pulpitis on the last right inferior molar lead to excruciating pain on mandible?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Is pulpitis & tooth abscess the same thing, if not which one is more dangerous? How long is to long to wait to get treatment for either one? Thanks
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A 45-year old asked:
Endodontist prescribed Medrol (methylprednisolone) for pulpitis. How does it work?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Doctor im 18 yrs old i have got pulpitis so the dentist told that i need to undergo root canal..will they place a crown ?
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A 33-year old female asked:
How can a dentist tell irreversible pulpitis vs. reversible pulpitis after tooth filling. I had a feeling 4 wks ago & still have hot/cold senitivity.
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A 34-year old asked:
Blister in mouth with pus caused by pulpitis infection. How did I get it?
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I had a tooth filling a wk ago & have cold/hot sensitivity. Dentist prescribed Keflex & said probably reversible pulpitis. Is this how it is treated?
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A 45-year old male asked:
Have CAD. #2 tooth needs root canal. No visible infection. Pulpitis. Does delay have systemic effects ie speed up atherosclerosis, increase MI risk?
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Is Kremil-S a base?
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