What Is Pulpitis? Symptoms, Causes, Root Canal Treatment, and Tooth Pain Relief

Pulpitis is inflammation of the dental pulp, the sensitive tissue inside your tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels. This episode explains what causes pulpitis, how reversible and irreversible pulpitis differ, and why early dental treatment can help prevent serious complications. Common causes of dental pulp inflammationSymptoms that may indicate pulpitisThe difference between reversible and irreversible pulpitisHow dentists treat reversible pulpitisWhen root canal therapy may be neces...