Table 1 Characteristics of the group who declared sensitive teeth (ST): pain characteristics, oral habits and quality of life affected by ST, solutions found (n = 1018)
Number of subjects | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Total | 1018 | 100 |
Type of pain a | 1013 | |
Acute | 326 | 32.2 |
Discomfort | 577 | 57.0 |
Pulsatile | 177 | 17.5 |
Existence of a stimulus | 1014 | |
Spontaneous | 304 | 30.0 |
Induced | 710 | 70.0 |
Origin of pain a | 907 | |
Cold | 746 | 82.3 |
Heat | 187 | 20.6 |
Sugar | 184 | 20.3 |
Air | 253 | 27.9 |
Duration of pain | 1013 | |
Short | 761 | 75.1 |
Permanent | 57 | 5.6 |
Persistent | 195 | 19.3 |
Frequency of pain | 1016 | |
Rare | 332 | 32.7 |
Occasional | 469 | 46.1 |
Frequent | 215 | 21.2 |
Oral habits affected by ST: | ||
Tooth brushing | 1015 | |
Yes | 234 | 23.1 |
No | 781 | 76.9 |
Diet | 1016 | |
Yes | 182 | 17.9 |
No | 834 | 82.1 |
Drinks | 1015 | |
Yes | 275 | 27.1 |
No | 740 | 72.9 |
Lifestyle changes | 1013 | |
Yes | 68 | 6.7 |
No | 945 | 93.3 |
ST discussed with a professional | 1014 | |
Yes | 550 | 54.2 |
With a medical doctor | 28 | 5.1 |
With a dentist | 513 | 93.3 |
Other | 9 | 1.6 |
No | 464 | 45.8 |
Benefit from the treatment proposed by the professional | 447 | |
Yes | 390 | 87.2 |
No | 57 | 12.8 |
Use of self-medication | 979 | |
Yes | 266 | 27.2 |
No | 713 | 72.8 |
Benefit from the use of self-medication | 256 | |
Yes | 197 | 77.0 |
No | 59 | 23.0 |