TOOTH SENSITIVITY AMONG RESIDENTIAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN CHENNAI
<p>ABSTRACT<br />Objective: To assess the experience of TS of residential university students from different universities in Chennai.<br />Methods: Students of different colleges were given questionnaires on TS. The answered questionnaires were then analyzed in SPSS online software<br />and the results were found<br />Results: From the data, it is infered that the knowledge of treatment for TS isn’t well-known among students and improper brushing techniques and<br />soft drink consumption are main reasons for TS.<br />Conclusion: From the data, one can infer that TS has becomeNo quite prevalent in today’s society and with less awareness on its treatment. The<br />people should be taught to maintain their oral hygiene, and proper brushing techniques should be taught and diet should be altered according to<br />health. Soft drinks should be avoided to the highest extent and treatment for sensitivity should be taken promptly.<br />Keywords: Dentin, sensitivity, students.</p>