Table 1 Prevalence of perceived oral problems in the study population (n = 208)
List of common oral problems | Children with the problem n (%) |
|---|---|
Toothache | 45.2 (94) |
Sensitive tooth | 48.1 (100) |
Tooth decay | 30.8 (64) |
Exfoliating primary tooth | 23.6 (49) |
Tooth space | 2.4 (5) |
Fractured permanent tooth | 14.9 (31) |
Colur of tooth | 38.0 (79) |
Shape and size of tooth | 19.2 (40) |
Position of tooth | 33.7 (70) |
Bleeding gums | 36.5 (76) |
Swollen gum | 17.3 (36) |
Dental calculus | 4.8 (10) |
Sores in the mouth | 18.8 (39) |
Bad breath | 34.6 (72) |
Deformity of mouth or face | 1.0 (2) |
Erupting permanent tooth | 9.6 (20) |
Missing permanent tooth | 1.0 (2) |