Table 2 Distribution of study participants’ responses to PIDAQ questions (N = 2637)
Questions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. How much are you satisfied with your smile? | Satisfied | Somewhat satisfied | Not satisfied | |
987 (37.4) | 1121 (42.5) | 529 (20.1) | ||
Yes | No | |||
2. Have you noticed that you hide your teeth when you smile? | 775 (29) | 1872 (71) | ||
3. Are you comfortable with showing your teeth while smiling? | 1805 (68.4) | 832 (31.6) | ||
4. Do you like your teeth display in mirrors, photographs and videos? | 1500 (56.9) | 1137 (43.1) | ||
5. Have you a perceived notion about other people's views of your smile? | 643 (24.4) | 1994 (75.6) | ||
6. Does your smile make you self-conscious in the presence of family and friends? | 490 (18.6) | 2147 (81.4) | ||
7. Do you wish that your teeth looked better? | 2446 (92.8) | 191 (7.2) | ||
Yes | No | Happy with my smile | ||
8. Are your teeth the reason for your dissatisfaction with your looks? | 417 (15.8) | 999 (37.9) | 1221 (46.3) | |