Tooth Hypersensitivity in Hispanic Community

Preview of “Dentin Hypersensitivity in the Hispanic Community”.pdf

This article was interesting enough indeed to share! Teeth and their relation to culture and ethnicity always have intrigued me. Just as I notice more black line stain present in the asian population (in our practice), perhaps this may shed light on the hispanic community.

The issue become WHY? Does it point to the foods they eat, thus over time making their teeth more prone to sensitivity? The article mentions whitening. I have to wonder if they actually do tend to whiten their teeth as opposed to other ethnicities? What do you find in your practice?

Genetics certainly may predispose a group to certain characteristics. Further studies will find this over time. In the meantime, just a finding such as this is very interesting and one to follow.