Dental Neuritis (Pulpitis): Prevention

To prevent pulpitis (dental neuritis), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.

Behavioral risk factors

• Diet
  • Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see Prevention with micronutrients.
• Consumption of stimulants
  • Alcohol – damage to the natural oral flora by alcohol.
  • Tobacco (smoking) – damage to the natural oral flora due to smoking.
• Psycho-social situation
  • Stress – bruxism (grinding at night).
• Insufficient oral hygiene

Medication

• Cortisone (including steroids)
• Hormonal contraceptives (“pill”).
• Hormone replacement therapy (estrogens)
• Tricyclic antidepressants