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Table 1 Michigan Oral Health-related Quality of Life Scale–Child Version (Filstrup et al. [14])

From: Prevalence of dental caries in deciduous teeth and oral health related quality of life among preschool children aged 4–6 years in Kisarawe, Tanzania

Screening questions for preschoolers

1. Do your teeth hurt you now?

2. Do your teeth hurt when you eat something hot or cold?

3. Do your teeth hurt when you eat something sweet?

4. Does a hurting tooth wake you up at night?

5. Does a hurting tooth stop you from playing?

6. Is it hard for you to chew and bite?

7. Do you like your teeth?

8. Are you happy with your teeth and smile?

9. Do kids make fun of your teeth?