Cavities are the most common cause of pulpitis. These are holes in your teeth that are also called tooth decay. Cavities are caused by not brushing your teeth properly, bacteria, and lots of sugar. Tooth decay can spread deep into your teeth and affect your dental pulp and roots.

What is dental pulpitis caused by?

Pulpitis is a condition that causes painful inflammation of the pulp. It can occur in one or more teeth, and is caused by bacteria that invade the tooth’s pulp, causing it to swell. There are two forms of pulpitis: reversible and irreversible.

Can a dentist cause pulpitis?

Dental trauma or injury that causes damage to the pulp of your tooth may cause pulpitis. A severe dental injury can cause necrotic pulpitis, which means the pulp inside your tooth has died and no longer provides nutrients to your tooth. This type of pulpitis will often require a root canal to repair.