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Pulpitis – Common causes, tests, diagnosis and treatment by root canal procedure
04-Jul-2007
Pulpitis is painful inflammation of the tooth pulp, the innermost part of the tooth that contains the nerves and blood supply. The most common cause of pulpitis is tooth decay; the second most common cause is injury.
The mild inflammation can be controlled and stopped from causing damage of the teeth. But severe inflammation may cause the pulp to die.
Some symptoms of Pulpitis are:
Pulpitis can cause intense tooth pain.
