Pulpitis

spongy soft tissue of nerves and blood vessels encased tooth structure. In the crown, the enamel and dentine encases the pulp. When the integrity of the enamel and dentine is compromised eg through decay, the pulp is exposed to irritants. This provokes a response which you feel as a toothache. Pulpitis may be • Reversible         • Irreversible

procedures
Trauma disrupts the lymphatic and blood supply to the pulp

sweet) is applied to the tooth.
In irreversible pulpitis, pain occurs spontaneously or lingers minutes after the stimulus (usually heat) is removed. A patient may have difficulty locating the tooth from which the pain originates, even confusing the maxillary and mandibular arches (but not the left and right sides of the mouth). The pain may then cease for several days because of pulpal necrosis. percussion.
Diagnosis
Clinical evaluation
Sometimes dental x-rays

for irreversible pulpitis
Antibiotics (eg, amoxicillin) for infection
In reversible pulpitis, pulp vitality can be maintained if the tooth is treated, usually by caries removal, and then restored.
In irreversible pulpitis, the pulpitis and its sequelae require endodontic (root canal) therapy or tooth extraction.

disease. Decay can be prevented by,
- A sensible diet -  limit snacking in between meals, and the consumption of refined carbohydrates eg sweets, cake, ice cream.
- Brushing your teeth with a fluoride tooth paste twice daily
- Flossing at least once a day
- Regular visits to the dentist for check up.