Causes And Risk Factors For Pulpitis
Jaw Misalignment

Jaw misalignment can cause patients to bite down on their teeth incorrectly. Symptoms of this condition include jaw tenderness, clicking sounds, facial pain, trismus, and difficulty fully opening the mouth. This will cause wear and tear on the teeth and possibly wear them down. When the teeth get worn down, it can create an opportunity for the pulp to get irritated (pulpitis), even without outside bacteria. Patients may need jaw realignment treatment to correct the bite of their teeth. However, unlike in the past, there are ways to get this done without surgery. Having a properly aligned jaw can reduce the chance of pulp irritation and other problems caused by pulpitis. Without treatment, patients may wear away their teeth unevenly and need root canal or crowns to fix the teeth that have exposed the pulp.
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