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Pulpitis
Is inflammation of dental pulp tissue. The pulp contains the blood vessels the nerves and connective tissue inside a tooth and provides the tooth's blood and nutrients. Pulpitis is mainly caused by bacteria infection which itself is a secondary development of caries (tooth decay).
Symptoms:
- Pain on eating or drinking hot or cold food/drinks.
- Dull ache at the jaw.
- Pain which is spontaneous and throbbing.
- Tenderness at the tooth on touching and biting.
- Pain which may interrupt sleep.
- Pain which may be referred to head, temple or ear.
Preliminary plan:
- Dentist appointment
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Lower (or upper) jaw X-ray