Impact on patient quality of life
Uncovering the impact of dentin hypersensitivity on daily life
The Dentin Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire
To understand the impact of dentin hypersensitivity on quality of life, a team at the University of Sheffield, School of Clinical Dentistry, UK, in collaboration with GSK, developed the Dentin Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ).1
The DHEQ explores how quality of life is affected by dentin hypersensitivity, such as its impact on patients’ daily activities or emotional wellbeing.1
DHEQ results from six clinical trials in over 800 dentin hypersensitivity sufferers show the wide-ranging impact of dentin hypersensitivity on everyday life2,3
70% felt it took the pleasure out of eating and drinking
26% felt compelled to hide their way of eating
36% tried to cope with dentine hypersensitivity by developing coping mechanisms
33% felt that having sensitive teeth made them feel old
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Causes and mechanisms
Find out about the causes and mechanisms behind dentin hypersensitivity.
