Causes And Risk Factors For Pulpitis

Bruxism

Bruxism is commonly known as teeth grinding. Some individuals grind their teeth consistently, but many only grind their teeth in their sleep. And, because they are asleep, individuals cannot consciously stop doing it. This grinding can get so severe that they grind away the protection of the teeth. Patients will eventually hit the dentin part of the tooth, which is where all the nerve endings are located. The nerve endings can cause the pulp to become sensitive. So, continual grinding will cause the pulp to become inflamed, assisting in the development of pulpitis. A dentist can usually tell just by looking at a patient's teeth if they grind them. They can prescribe a dental guard for patients to wear at night to prevent the teeth from grinding against each other and stop the damage the habit is causing. However, if individuals have ground down their teeth extensively, they may need cosmetic dentistry.