- 1. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- ... Destruction continues. As tooth decay continues, the bacteria and acid continue their march through your teeth, moving next to the inner tooth material (pulp) that contains nerves and blood vessels. ...
- 2. Tooth abscess
- (Tooth abscess )
- ... even to other areas of your body. A tooth abscess occurs when bacteria invade the dental pulp — the soft, innermost part of the tooth that contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. Bacteria ...
- 3. What is an Endodontist?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- The technical definition of an Endodontist is a dentist that has completed dental school and then taken two more years of specialty training to treat tooth roots and the pulp of teeth. The pulp of a tooth ...
- 4. Dental Glossary
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... root canal is a treatment used to repair a tooth when decay has penetrated beyond the enamel to the nerve and pulp at the tooth’s core. This can happen when a tooth is cracked or there is a deep cavity. ...
- 5. What are the Treatment Options for a Damaged Pulp?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Pulp is the inner, softer part of a tooth that extends from the core of the root right to the crown. This inner core is protected by the tooth enamel – when the bacteria in plaque destroy this barrier, ...
- 6. What are the Most Common Causes of a Toothache?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... to move, irritating the soft pulp inside. When biting pressure is released, the crack can close quickly, resulting in a momentary, sharp pain. Your tooth may also be sensitive to extreme temperatures. ...
- 7. What are the Causes of Tooth Sensitivity?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... changes affect the nerve endings which are within the pulp and close to dentin. The damage can be due to: It is advisable to use a soft or medium brush with a bean size quantity of paste.Wearing ...
- 8. How Does a Cavity Form?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... once a tiny cavity grows bigger as the decay works deeper down towards the living part of the tooth, known as the pulp. This is where sensitive nerve-endings become exposed to heat and cold, and send back ...
- 9. What is an Abscessed Tooth?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... in Shanghai and options out there to help you with this dental condition. Tooth Abscess Symptoms: The dental pulp, the only part of the tooth sensitive to pain, is often well protected. The outer layers ...
