Pulpitis won’t go away on its own and ignoring it can lead to more serious issues. The infection can spread to other teeth, the jaw, and sinuses. If you have pulpitis, you must see a dentist or endodontist to fix the problem.

Reversible pulpitis refers to instances where the inflammation is mild and the tooth pulp remains healthy enough to save. Irreversible pulpitis occurs when inflammation and other symptoms, such as pain, are severe, and the pulp cannot be saved.

In reversible pulpitis, pain occurs when a stimulus (usually cold or sweet) is applied to the tooth. When the stimulus is removed, the pain ceases within 1 to 2 seconds. In irreversible pulpitis, pain occurs spontaneously or lingers minutes after the stimulus (usually heat, less frequently cold) is removed.

Irreversible pulpitis occurs when bacteria spread to the nerve, and there is significant inflammation of the pulp. Irreversible pulpitis typically causes intense pain that may be spontaneous, lingering, and radiating. Irreversible pulpitis pain may be so severe that it wakes a person up at night.

It just comes and goes. This kind of pain is usually throbbing and indicates reversible pulpitis. However, in the case of irreversible pulpitis, you may experience a toothache so severe that it can keep you up at night.

Irreversible pulpitis, on the other hand, may cause severe pain. With irreversible pulpitis, the pain lasts for a long time, even after the stimulant has gone. Signs and symptoms of infection may also accompany irreversible pulpitis if the inflammation progresses, and may include: a fever.

There are 2 types of pulpitis. Reversible pulpitis. This type of pulpitis is the early stages of inflammation. It has limited inflammation and can be fixed by treating the tooth.

An irritated nerve Usually, the tooth’s outer layers — the enamel and cementum — protect the nerve from exposure. But fillings, especially deep ones, can get close to the nerve endings and cause irritation and uncomfortable sensations. As the nerve heals, the sensitivity will go away. This may take a few days or weeks.

The most common causes of pulpal nerve damage are: Physical irritation. This is generally brought on by aggressive tooth decay (cavity) reaching down to the nerve or through deep fillings, which allows harmful bacteria to reach the nerve, resulting in infection and decay.

Symptoms of Pulpitis. In most instances, reversible and irreversible pulpitis share the common symptoms of puffiness and a feeling of pressure around the infected tooth. Infected teeth are also sensitive. to sugary foods and hot and cold temperatures. With both forms, the infected tooth feels painful and inflamed.

Jump to navigation Jump to search. 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).