What is a hot tooth and how to treat it?

Trucare Dentistry Roswell02 Oct, 2020Health

The term ‘hot tooth’ refers to a condition of the inflamed tooth pulp. It can occur due to extensive tooth decay, gum disease, or leaking old filling. The hot tooth is irreversible pulpitis, pointing to spontaneous severe, or moderate pain. Sometimes the hot tooth pain is unbearable, and a patient visits a dentist clinic in an emergency.