Maggok Station Dental Clinic_2. How Does Pulpitis Pain Appear? Symptoms of Acute and Chronic Pulpitis

Hello.

3 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Magok Station,

We are Seoul Dia Dental Clinic,

which does not overlook even small changes in the mouth.

In the previous post,

we first talked about what pulpitis is.

To summarize very simply:

Pulpitis is an inflammation of the nerve inside a tooth.

The most common cause is cavities, and it can also occur for various reasons, such as a crack in the tooth, trauma, or bacteria entering through a gap in a restoration.

If you have not seen Part 1 yet,

it may be a good idea to read the post below first. Many people think of pulpitis pain like this.

"If it’s pulpitis, isn’t it supposed to hurt a lot?"

Yes, that’s right. It can definitely be painful.

But here is one unexpected fact.

Symptoms of pulpitis can appear in more varied ways than you might think.

Some people are startled by a sharp pain as soon as cold water touches the tooth, while others lose sleep because the pain gets worse at night.

But some people also say,

"It’s not exactly painful... it just keeps bothering me."

So rather than explaining pulpitis simply as [a severe toothache],

it is better to understand it as a condition that can appear in several different symptom patterns. There are also two pain patterns in pulpitis

Magok-dong Dental Clinic_Acute, Chronic

There is one thing here that would be good to know.

Broadly speaking, pulpitis can be divided into acute and chronic.

To explain it a bit more simply, acute means that the inflammatory reaction in the tooth’s nerve tissue appears quickly and strongly.

So the pain also tends to appear relatively strongly and suddenly.

On the other hand, chronic means that the inflammation progresses slowly.

So rather than pain suddenly flaring up, it often starts as a vague, bothersome feeling.

Even though it is the same pulpitis, the pain can look quite different depending on whether it is acute or chronic. Acute pulpitis – When the pain is relatively strong

Magok-dong Dental Clinic_Severe toothache

First, let’s talk about acute pulpitis.

In this case, the pain is relatively strong in many cases.

What does it feel like?

• Sharp pain when drinking cold water

• Throbbing pain with hot food

• Toothache felt even when staying still

• Pain that gets worse at night

These symptoms are not just simple sensitivity; they may be a sign that the nerve tissue inside the tooth is being strongly stimulated.

So if this pain keeps happening, it is better not to just think, "It’ll pass in a little while..."

and instead check the condition of the nerve inside the tooth. Chronic pulpitis – When the pain appears vaguely

Magok-dong Dental Clinic_Discomfort in a specific tooth

On the other hand, chronic pulpitis appears a little differently.

Rather than very intense pain, it often starts as a vague, bothersome feeling.

For example,

• A feeling that a specific tooth keeps bothering you

• A slight discomfort when chewing food

• A feeling that food gets stuck often

• Pain that is sometimes dull and hard to define

It feels a bit vague to call it pain.

"This 정도 should be fine..." "Maybe I’m just tired..."

and many people simply let it pass.

But even if the pain is not severe, changes may be progressing in the nerve tissue inside the tooth.

So if a feeling that is different from usual keeps happening repeatedly, it may help to check the condition of the tooth. Let’s briefly summarize the symptoms of pulpitis.

[Acute pulpitis]

• Sharp pain with cold water

• Throbbing with hot food

• Toothache even when staying still

• Pain gets worse at night

[Chronic pulpitis]

• Feels awkward when chewing rather than painful

• A specific tooth keeps bothering you

• A feeling that food gets stuck often

In other words, pulpitis pain can appear strongly or as a vague discomfort.

So if a feeling that is different from usual keeps happening repeatedly, it is a good idea to check the condition inside your mouth.

Maggok Station Dental Clinic_Seoul Dia Dental Clinic

"A day of chewing comfortably and smiling comfortably"

To protect those small everyday moments, Seoul Dia Dental Clinic at Magok Station will continue careful diagnosis and thorough checking.

In the next post,

we will explain a little more simply how pulpitis pain is different from cavity pain.

Then today as well, I hope you have a comfortable meal and a day filled with comfortable smiles.

This has been Seoul Dia Dental Clinic, carefully examining oral conditions at Magok Station.

[ This post was written in accordance with the Medical Service Act for the purpose of providing accurate information about dental surgery and procedures. Infection and side effects may occur after surgery, so the procedure should be decided after sufficient consultation with skilled medical staff. ]

[Seoul Dia Dental Clinic at Magok Station Pulpitis Series]

1. Causes of pulpitis

2. Symptoms of pulpitis

3. Why pulpitis pain gets worse at night

4. Treatment for pulpitis (root canal treatment)

5. Problems caused by leaving pulpitis untreated

6. Prevention of pulpitis and early care