Pulpitis or Tooth Inflammation is an infection of the dental pulp that can be caused by invasive dental procedures, chemicals, severe caries, grinding of the teeth, dental restoration, drilling etc. Basically almost everything that is performed on your teeth can cause mild or severe Pulpitis. A severe Pulpitis can originate severe tooth pain attacking the dental nerve and resulting in the need for root canal therapy (RCT). This video gives you invaluable dental Information on symptoms, dental causes, immune response and dental treatment of Pulpitis.

Produced: 03/2011

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