When is a Tooth Vital

WHEN IS A TOOTH VITAL “VITALITY” IS A TERM WE DENTISTS USE TO DESCRIBE THE LIVING / DYING STATUS OF THE TOOTH. DO NOT REFER TO A TOOTH AS “NON VITAL” TO A PATIENT. IT MEANS SOMETHING ENTIRELY DIFERENT. THEY MAY NOT ACTUALLY SAY IT BUT ONE PATIENT ONCE TOLD ME STRAIGHT – “IT’S VITAL TO ME!